American Consul to Lahore Ms Catherine Rodriguez on Thursday visited Lahore Arts Council and took keen interest in various sections of the Alhamra Art Centre.
During the meeting, Lahore Arts Council Chairperson Moneeza Hashmi and LAC Executive Director Ather Ali Khan and Ms Catherine Rodriguez agreed on people-to-people contact to further strengthen bilateral relations. Both sides also agreed to explore opportunities in arts, literature and other cultural dimensions.
Moneeza Hashmi along with Executive Director Ather Ali briefed the American Consul General about Alhamra Art Gallery, Academy of Performing Arts, Adbi Bethak and cultural activities at the council. Ms Catherine Rodriguez visited “Charming Pakistan” exhibition at Alhamra Art Gallery and praised the art works. She further said that the diplomatic relations between USA and Pakistan span over many years, and I believed that both of countries were trying their best to increase bilateral relationships. She appreciated the hard work of Alhamra Arts Council for the promotion of art and culture.
Moneeza Hashmi said that it was the key objective of the Lahore Arts Council to promote “Pakistan’s colorful culture and wonderful traditions in the whole world and make the world believe that Pakistan was the great place to visit”.
Executive Director Ather Ali Khan said that Alhamra Arts Council strived to enhance the cooperation in the field of art, literature and culture with all countries around the world. He further said, Alhamra has conducted various programs like exhibitions, artwork shops, fashion shows, musical nights in collaboration with various countries such as Germany, Japan, China, Thailand, Turkey, Poland and many other countries, to increase the bilateral relationships with all countries. Ms Hashmi and Khan presented souvenir and some books related to Alhamra to Ms Catherine Rodriguez.
