By our correspondent
KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Karachi hosted a diplomatic reception to mark Russia’s National Unity Day, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, business leaders and prominent personalities from different walks of life.
The reception was held on November 6 and highlighted the growing engagement between Pakistan and Russia, with participants celebrating Russian national heritage and exchanging views on bilateral relations, cultural cooperation and diplomatic ties.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah attended the event as the chief guest. Provincial ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon and Saeed Ghani, along with Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Karachi Irfan Soomro, were also present.
The diplomatic community was represented by Russian Consul General Andrey Viktorovich Fedorov, Saudi Arabian Consul General M. Abdullah Saeed Al-Subaiey and Omani Consul General Sami Abdullah Al-Khanjari.
Several prominent personalities also attended the reception, including Fazal Karim Dadabhoy, chairman of the Dadabhoy Group and Consul General of Côte d’Ivoire; Lieutenant General (retd) Moinuddin Haider; Imran Khan Tessori, chairman of the Tessori Group; and Kumail Polani and Saad Polani of Polani Travels. Leading members of Karachi’s business community also joined the celebrations.
A special photographic exhibition highlighting the historical links between Pakistan and Russia was also arranged. It offered visitors an opportunity to explore important moments in the relationship between the two countries and their longstanding diplomatic engagement.
The reception provided an opportunity to celebrate Russia’s national heritage while bringing together representatives of government, diplomacy and business. It also highlighted the importance of cultural exchanges and personal contacts in strengthening relations between Pakistan and the Russian Federation.
