Ambassador of Pakistan Asim Iftikhar Ahmed will soon assume his duties at the United Nations.

 A grand farewell ceremony was organized in honor of Pakistan-France Ambassador Asim Iftikhar. Business Forum France, Muslim Hands France and Pakistan Press Club France presented shields for community services.

Friday, December 13, 2024

Paris (Point News Today / Pakistan Point News - 13th December, 2024) A farewell ceremony was organized in honor of Pakistan's Ambassador to France, Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, at the famous Himalaya Restaurant. The ceremony was hosted by Raja Mazhar, a well-known businessman from Paris. The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Pakistani Embassy, ​​political, social and business figures of Paris.

Addressing the community, Asim Iftikhar Ahmed said that the posting in France was no less than an honor. During his tenure, he made great efforts to improve the relations between the two countries. It is a great honor for me to highlight the positive side of Pakistan in France and represent my country. Practical efforts were made to improve defense, business and political relations between the two countries and defense and business agreements were signed between the two countries.

The long-standing demand of overseas Pakistanis was fulfilled and PIA flights to Europe were restored with the efforts of the Pakistani government. Very soon, regular PIA flights will also start in Paris. The government has taken steps to provide easy visa facilities to Pakistanis. The Ambassador of Pakistan said that after the tireless work and efforts of the Embassy of Pakistan, Pakistan defeated India and was elected Vice Chairman of the Executive Board of UNESCO.

The international community looks at Pakistan with respect and dignity. Asim Iftikhar Ahmed said that Pakistan also maintains excellent bilateral relations with the French Embassy and provides facilities for Pakistanis living in France. The host of the event, Raja Mazhar Samswaria and Sardar Zahoor Iqbal, Chairman of the Business Forum France, thanked the Ambassador of Pakistan for his arrival in their addresses. Representatives of the community attended this beautiful event and paid tribute to the Ambassador of Pakistan.

Prominent figures of the Pakistani community congratulated Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed on completing his term in France and assuming a big responsibility in the United Nations. They paid tribute to him for his excellent relations with the Pakistani community and practical steps to resolve community issues. In recognition of the improvement in Pakistan-France relations, services to Pakistan and important initiatives for the Pakistani community in France, Pakistan Business Forum France, Pakistan Press Club Paris France and Muslim Hands International France presented honorary shields to Ambassador of Pakistan Asim Iftikhar. The ceremony was attended by Sardar Zahoor Iqbal, Haji Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry, Raja Ali Asghar, Chaudhry Mumtaz Pakhowal, Malik Abid, Chaudhry Munir Warraich, Haji Muhammad Rafiq, Dr. Mubashir Malik, Sultan Mahmood, Chaudhry Naveed Ilyas, Asmatullah Tarar, Imran Chaudhry, Salman Aslam and others. At the end of the ceremony, the guests were treated to sumptuous meals.