Tokyo: Pakistan Day was observed with usual enthusiasm and fervour at the Embassy. Flag hoisting ceremony was performed by Ambassador Farukh Amil in the presence of Community members. The Ambassador read out the messages of the President and the Prime Minister. Speaking on the occasion, he emphasized the need to transform words of our revered forefathers into action to achieve the highest goals of peace, tranquility, tolerance and development in Pakistan.
Later in the evening a reception was held at a local hotel. A large number of Japanese belonging to all walks of life including Parliamentarians, diplomats, businessmen, and educationists and leading members of Japanese civil society attended the reception. The Ambassador welcoming the guests said that every 23rd March Pakistan Day is celebrated to commemorate the Lahore Resolution which is considered a major milestone in the vision and journey for Muslims to achieve an independent State. The democratic struggle for Pakistan started under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. With democracy firmly in the minds of our Founding Fathers, it has again at centre stage, he added.
He highlighted the Pakistan- Japan relations in their politico historical, socio-cultural and economic perspective.
Chief Guest, Honourable Mr. Seishiro Eto, President of Japan Pakistan Parliamentarian Friendship League, Member of the House of Representatives speaking on the occasion said Japan and Pakistan have enjoyed cordial relations. He reiterated that he would continue to make efforts to further strengthen bilateral relations and extend assistance to the people and Government of Pakistan. He also acknowledged Pakistan’s contribution to peace keeping operations around the globe.
Honourable Mr. Antonio Inoki, Member of the House of Councillors and Good Will Ambassador of Pakistan for Sports Diplomacy extended his sincere felicitations to the people and Government of Pakistan and said he would continue to make efforts to further deepen friendship between the two countries through sports diplomacy.
