ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (DNA): The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan,
Neil Hawkins congratulated Pakistan on the 75th anniversary of its
formation.
In a special message issued by the Australian High Commission Islamabad
on Saturday, High Commissioner said: “Happy Birthday Pakistan. Just 75
years young and much to be proud of and much to celebrate: Your ethnic
diversity, rich cultural heritage, fabulous food, and spectacular
scenery. But the most striking element for me is the warm and welcoming
people – always ready with a smile and a ‘salaam aleikum.’ ”
Australia was one of the first countries to recognize Pakistan in 1947,
though our people-to-people ties go back to the 1800s. Camel traders
from Balochistan were critical in transporting goods across our deserts.
Today almost 100,000 Pakistanis call Australia home and make a critical
contribution to our multicultural society, he added.
“We are also proud to host thousands of Pakistani students enjoying our
great cities and world-class universities. Looking ahead, Pakistan and
Australia both face challenges that require us and all nations to
cooperate, particularly that of climate change.
Australian expertise in science and technology, especially water
management and agricultural research will play a key role”, he
maintained.
And who can overlook our common passion for cricket where we look
forward to hosting the T20 later this year and Pakistan’s women’s XI in
early 2023. We were heartened by the typically warm reception given to
our cricket team during its Pakistan tour earlier this year.
Finally, we sincerely wish all our Pakistani brothers and sisters
increased prosperity and harmony to fulfill the vision of the
Quaid-i-Azam. In his words:
“My message to you all is of hope, courage, and confidence. Let us
mobilize all our resources in a systematic and organized way and tackle
the grave issues that confront us with the grim determination and
discipline worthy of a great nation.” DNA
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