The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Islamabad hosted a grand reception to commemorate National Foundation Day and the 76th Anniversary of the Korean Armed Forces Day.
Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Other distinguished guests included Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal KarimKundi, Minister for Information and Broadcasting AttaullahTarar, Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Program, RanaMashhood Ahmed Khan, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of Pakistan Observer, Mr Faisal Zahid Malik, Members from the National Assembly (MNAs), Senators, diplomats, prominent business personalities and representatives from the media.
The event was celebrated with great enthusiasm, starting with a rendition of the Korean national anthem by a renowned Korean. It was followed by the Pakistani national anthem, performed by a group of Korean children, which was met with resounding applause and appreciation.
In his opening remarks, Korean Ambassador to Pakistan, Park Kijun, warmly welcomed the Chief Guest and other attendees. Ambassador Park mentioned that the Republic of Korea, with its wealth of experience and technological advancement, stands ready to support and partake in Pakistan’s endeavors to take the friendship to the next level but it is not possible without the support of the Government of Pakistan.
He said the Embassy of the Republic of Korea was celebrating the 2024 K-Week in Islamabad, including 2024 Korea-Pakistan Cultural Gala in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to be held at the Liaquat Gymnasium and the Korea-Pakistan Movie Day which will be held on October 24 (today) and the 17th Korean Ambassador Senior National Cadet National Taekwondo Championship which will be held on October 25 (tomorrow).
