By Zahid Karani
KARACHI: The Consulate General of Indonesia in Karachi has marked Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony, a reception featuring Indonesian cultural performances and a culinary bazaar.
The celebration was attended by members of the Indonesian community and their families in Sindh, along with Pakistani government officials, diplomats, business representatives and members of the ASEAN diplomatic community.
Irfan Soomro, director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liaison Office in Karachi, attended as chief guest, representing the Government of Pakistan. The event was also attended by the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and the consul generals of Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, as well as honorary consul generals representing Ethiopia, Morocco, Yemen and the Philippines.
Indonesia’s consul general in Karachi, Mudzakir, highlighted the longstanding ties between Indonesia and Pakistan, describing the relationship as one based on close friendship and shared history. He reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Pakistan in areas including trade, investment, education, culture, tourism and people-to-people relations.
Soomro, speaking as chief guest, recalled the close ties established by the founding leaders of the two countries and said the longstanding relationship remained an important foundation for expanding economic cooperation, business links and relations between their peoples.
The celebration also featured Indonesian cultural performances and a showcase of traditional cuisine. Guests praised the flag-hoisting ceremony and the cultural and culinary presentations, expressing hope that bilateral relations would continue to grow across a range of sectors.
Prizes for members of the Indonesian community were supported by IBM, PIBCN, Emirates Airline, Polani Travel, Westbury Group, PIBF, Indomie, Mehran Enterprises, M.H. Panhwar Farms and Imtiaz Supermarket.
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