Pakistan High commission news letter April 2015

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Pakistan High Commission
New Delhi
mission Diary
Vol. XI No. 27
April, 2015
MISSIOn Diary - April 2015
Statement of Foreign Secretary to
Media after FS-Level meeting
between Pakistan and India
Islamabad, March 3, 2015
P
ursuant to the telephone
call by Prime Minister Mr.
Narendra Modi to Prime
Minister Mr. Mohammad Nawaz
Sharif on 13th February 2015, the
Foreign Secretary of India, Mr. S.
Jaishankar visited Islamabad for
FS level talks on March 3, 2015.
Statement of Foreign Secretary
of Pakistan to media after the
meeting is given as under:
“1. I held detailed discussions
with Mr. Jaishankar today
in a cordial and constructive
atmosphere.
2.Our side was guided by the
vision of the Prime Minister
of Pakistan which envisages
a peaceful and stable South
Asia. Both sides recognized
that the two countries need
to work together to address
mutual concerns and make
efforts to promote peace and
development.
3.My discussion with the Indian
Foreign Secretary covered
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bilateral and regional issues of
mutual concern and common
interest, including the Jammu
& Kashmir dispute. I told
my Indian counterpart that
the leadership and people of
Pakistan were deeply attached
to the cause of Jammu &
Kashmir and we need to make
a concerted effort to resolve
this dispute and indeed other
disputes like Siachen, Sir Creek
and water issues that could
also be addressed through
dialogue.
4.I underlined that we needed
to work together in areas of
convergences and address each
other’s concerns in areas of
divergences. The importance
of maintaining dialogue was
also stressed.
5.The issue of the situation
at the Line of Control and
Working Boundary was
also raised. I underscored
Pakistan’s firm commitment
to the 2003 ceasefire, and the
need to make optimal use of
existing mechanisms to maintain
ceasefire.
6.I underlined that the global
phenomenon of terrorism poses
a continuing threat to peace and
security. I reaffirmed Pakistan’s
strong commitment to eradicate
the menace. I underlined
that Pakistan was desirous of
cooperation from its neighbours,
in particular. Indian side raised
its concerns. We also raised the
issue of Samjhota Express terrorist
attack and Indian involvement in
FATA and Balochistan.
7.On bilateral trade and economic
relations, I affirmed Pakistan’s
commitment to enhancing
mutually beneficial trade and
economic relations.
8. I also underlined the importance
of greater people to people
contacts and friendly exchanges
in building a relationship of
trust and friendship between the
two countries. In this regard,
I suggested that the two sides
should encourage increased
people to people exchanges;
promote cooperation in various
fields including religious
tourism; and discourage hostile
propaganda against each other.
9.I also emphasized the need
to promote media and sports
contacts.
10. I conveyed to the Indian Foreign
Secretary that Pakistan attached
high importance to SAARC,
which is an important vehicle for
MiSSIOn Diary - April 2015
promoting regional cooperation.
Both of us agreed on the need
to work together to develop the
potential of regional cooperation.
11. Discussing the next SAARC
Summit, I mentioned to Foreign
Secretary Jaishankar that Pakistan
is preparing to host the 19th SAARC
Summit and was looking forward to
welcoming the SAARC Leaders.
12. Overall, the visit provided an
opportunity to discuss bilateral
relations and to understand
each other’s concerns and
interests. It was agreed to
work together to find common
ground and narrow differences.
13. The Foreign Secretary of
India called on the Special
Assistant to the Prime Minister
on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq
Fatemi, and Adviser to the
Prime Minister on National
Security and Foreign Affairs,
Mr. Sartaj Aziz.
14. Later, the Foreign Secretary of
India also paid a courtesy call
on the Prime Minister.”
Pakistan Releases 173 Indian Prisoners and 57 Boats
Islamabad, February 16, 2015
A
s a goodwill gesture, the
Government of Pakistan
released 173 Indian
prisoners (including 172 fishermen)
and 57 Indian fishing boats.
Earlier, Pakistan had also released
40 Indian prisoners on 29
November 2014.
Indian fishermen and boats are
often apprehended by Pakistan
Maritime Security Agency (PMSA)
authorities when they violate
Pakistan territorial waters. Usually
the boats are not in seaworthy
condition and are not returned.
However, following instructions
from the Prime Minister to return
these boats, special efforts were
undertaken by the PMSA to
ensure that the boats are returned
to their owners.
Pakistan has always held that the
issue of prisoners between the
two countries is a humanitarian
one and should be taken in
that spirit. It is our hope that
the Government of India would
release all Pakistani prisoners who
have completed their sentences.
Pakistan evacuates 11 Indians from Yemen
Pakistan Navy Ship Aslat evacuated 11 Indians along with 148 Pakistani citizens from strife-torn Yemen’s
southeastern city of Mokallah. They were taken from Karachi to New Delhi in a special plane provided by
Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif.
High Commissioner Abdul Basit receiving Indian citizens at New Delhi International Airport
(April 8, 2015)
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Pakistan Day: Flag Hoisting Ceremony
T
o celebrate the Pakistan Day, an impressive
flag hoisting ceremony was held in the Pakistan
High Commission on 23 March.
Speaking on the occasion, High Commissioner Abdul
Basit congratulated all Pakistan nationals in India on
this auspicious occasion. He stated that the creation of
Pakistan within seven years of the passage of the 1940
Pakistan Resolution reflected the wisdom and tenacity
of our founding fathers. Under the impeccable and
sagacious leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad
Ali Jinnah, the Muslims of the sub-continent realized
their dream. It was now incumbent upon us to make
Pakistan a truly welfare state as envisioned by the
Quaid-e-Azam.
Referring to Pakistan-India relations, the High
Commissioner underlined the importance of Prime
Minister Nawaz Sharif’s vision of “Peace for
development and development for peace.” He said
High Commissioner Abdul Basit
hoisting Pakistan flag.
Pakistan was keen to settle all the issues with India, including the Jammu
and Kashmir dispute, through dialogue. He added that peace was in
the mutual interest of Pakistan and India and that it was now high time
to normalize relations and usher in a new era of peace and stability,
enabling the two countries to address the challenges facing our region
and exploiting myriad of opportunities unleashed by globalization.
Earlier, Deputy High Commissioner Mansoor Ahmed Khan read out
messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Deputy High Commissioner
Mansoor A Khan read out President
and Prime Minister of Pakistan’s
messages on Pakistan Day.
Students of the Pakistan High Commission School sang Pakistan national
songs and presented a tableau highlighting the struggle for the creation
of Pakistan.
At the end of the ceremony, Mrs. Summiya Basit, wife of the High
Commissioner, distributed gifts among the students.
High commissioner Abdul Basit addressing Pakistan Day Ceremony held at the Chancery premises in
New Delhi (March 23, 2015)
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Students of Pakistan School presenting national songs.
Mrs. Summiya Basit wife of the High Commissioner,
distributing prizes among students.
Mr. & Mrs. Abdul Basit are cutting cake.
A group photo of Pakistan High Commission’s officers with spouses.
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A
Pakistan Day Reception
n impressive National Day Reception to celebrate the Pakistan Day was hosted by High Commissioner
for Pakistan Mr. Abdul Basit and Mrs. Summiya Basit, on 23rd March 2015. The reception was
attended by politicians, scholars, journalists, businessmen, prominent Kashmiri leaders and people
from various walks of life. A large number of heads of diplomatic mission also attended the event.
High Commissioner Mr. Abdul Basit and Mrs. Basit with Gen. (Retd.) V.K. Singh, MoS
for External Affairs who represented Govt. of India.
High Commissioner Abdul Basit with Kashmiri leaders at the reception.
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Glimpses of Pakistan Day Reception
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High Commissioner Visits Kolkata
17-19 March 2015
A group photo of Mr. and Mrs. Abdul Basit and diplomats of the High Commission of Pakistan
wtih Hon’ble Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal in Kolkata.
High Commissioner Abdul Basit exchanging views at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian
Studies in Kolkata. Mr. Sitaram Sharma, Chairman of the Institute is also seen.
High Commissioner Abdul Basit speaking at an interactive session with students/faculty/alumni of St.
Xavier’s College, Kolkata. Father Dominic Savio, Rector of St. Xavier’s College is also present.
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Mr. Arun Kumar Saraf, President MCC Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Kolkata
presenting flowers to the High Commissioner.
High Commissioner Abdul Basit at Calcutta Chamber of Commerce where
Mr. S.P. Saharia, President of the chamber welcomed him.
High Commissioner Calls on Rajasthan Chief Minister
High Commissioner Abdul Basit called on Hon’ble Vasundhara Raje Scindia,
Chief Minister of Rajasthan at Jaipur (21 January 2015)
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High Commissioner Visits Hyderabad
15-17 November 2014
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Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Ali, Deputy Chief
Minister of Telangana hosted luncheon reception
for the High Commissioner at his residence.
Syed Vicaruddin, publisher of Rahanam-e-Deccan
presenting memento at a reception hosted for the
High Commissioner.
High Commissioner Abdul Basit interacting with
students of Osmania University.
High Commissioner Abdul Basit with Mr. Ramoji
Rao at Ramoji Film City.
Leading businessmen from Hyderabad hosted
dinner reception for the High Commissioner.
High Commissioner Abdul Basit being greeted
by people of Hyderabad.
Aalishan Pakistan Exhibition and Fashion Show
T
rade Development Authority
of Pakistan (TDAP) with the
support of the Pakistan High
Commission in New Delhi organized
the 2nd edition of lifestyle Pakistan
exhibition “AALISHAN PAKISTAN”
from 10-14 September, 2014 in New
Delhi. High Commissioner Abdul
Basit, Mr. S.M. Muneer, Chairman
TDAP, Ms. Rabiya Javeri Agha,
Secretary, TDAP, Mr. Siddharth
Birla, President FICCI inaugurated
the exhibition.
Over 250 top companies from
Pakistan showcased their highend products at the exhibition.
During the four-day event, besides
the exhibition and fashion show,
delegation of high-profile Pakistan
businessmen also explored bilateral
trade opportunities in various sectors.
Fashion Show Pakistan was held at a local hotel in New Delhi on 10 September 2014.
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Connecting to Future
High Commissioner Abdul Basit spoke on “Cooperation in South Asia” at Jindal Global University.
Prof. Raj Kumar VC of the University warmly welcomed him (20 October 2014)
High Commissioner Abdul Basit at an interactive session at School of International Studies of
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (05 February 2015)
High Commissioner Abdul Basit on ‘Revisiting South Asia:Some practical steps towards
fostering a shared regional consciousness’ at South Asian University, New Delhi. He was received
by Dr. Kavita Sharma, President of South Asian Unviersity (25 March 2015)
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High Commissioner Abdul Basit was the Chief Guest at St. Mark’s School’s program
“Sadbhavna: Spreading Peace”. The High Commissioner is seen with Ms Anjali Agarwal
and school children (17 October 2014)
High Commissioner Abdul Basit addressing students, faculty of IIMT group of colleges, Meerut.
Chairman, IIMT group of colleges, Mr. Yogesh Mohanji Gupta welcomed him (13 November 2014)
The High Commissioner was Chief Guest
at ‘Search for Peace’- Indian Model UN
Conference 2014 at Ryan International
School, Delhi (1 November 2014)
Pakistan High Commission hosted a reception
for Pakistan-India students/ teachers delegation.
Students from 15 schools of Lahore / Karachi /
Rawalpindi / Islamabad and 5 schools of Delhi
attended the event (12 February 2015)
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A group photo of the students of Tagore International School Delhi and Lahore Grammar School with
the High Commissioner at the High Commission (20 August 2014)
Students / Faculty of Mass Communication & Journalism Deptt. of Abasaheb Garware College, Pune
with Mansoor A. Khan, Deputy High Commisssioner at the High Commission (26 February 2015)
Students of Mitra Mandal College of Communications, Pune visited the Pakistan High Commission and
exchanged views with the High Commissioner (16 March 2015)
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At Think Tanks
High Commissioner Abdul Basit at Vivekananda
International Foundation, New Delhi
(29 December 2014)
High Commissioner Abdul Basit interacting with
members of Centre for Policy Analysis (CPA),
New Delhi (12 November 2014)
High Commissioner Abdul Basit speaking at ICRIER’s 3rd Annual Conference on
“Enhancing India-Pakistan Trade”, New Delhi (3 February 2015)
The High Commissioner at an interactive session with Centre for Policy Research (CPR), New Delhi.
Mr. Pratap Bhanu, CEO (CPR) is also present (19 February 2015)
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Interaction with Media
High Commissioner Abdul Basit at meet the
press at Press Club of India, New Delhi.
Mr. Ananad K. Sahay, President and Mr. Nadeem
Kazmi, Secretary General of the Club also seen in
the picture (18 July 2014)
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High Commissioner Abdul Basit at
Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South
Asia. Dr. Waiel Awwad, President of the
Club received him (20 August 2014)
High Commissioner Abdul Basit at Press
Club Hyderabad. Mr. Ravikanth Reddy,
President of the Club greeted him
(18 November 2014)
Kolkata Press Club hosted reception for Mr. and
Mrs. High Commissioner Abdul Basit. Mr. Ambar
Mukherjee, President and Mr. Anindya Sengupta,
Secretary General presenting gifts (18 March 2015)
High Commissioner Abdul Basit interacting
with the editorial team of Malayala Manorama,
New Delhi (10 December 2014)
The High Commissioner attended 3rd Global
festival of Journalism as Chief Guest at Marwah
Studios, Noida. Mr. Sandeep Marwah, Chairman
Marwah Studios also present (14 February 2015)
Pakistan High Commission Lecture Series
Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman spoke on “Higher Prof. Salima Hashmi speaking
Education, Science, Technology and
on “Contemporary Pakistani
Innovation: Imperatives for SocioArt” (01 October 2014)
economic Development” (29 August 2014)
Amjad Islam Amjad speaking on
“Socio-Political Perspective of
Urdu Poetry” (2 April 2015)
High Commissioner Abdul Basit with Pakistan Hockey team during the final match of champions
trophy in Bhubaneswar, India. He also hosted dinner reception in honour of Pakistan Hockey team
at the High Commission (15 December 2014)
The High Commissioner with visiting
Pakistani delegates attendting international
conference on Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai,
New Delhi (18 December 2014)
High Commissioner Abdul Basit speaking at birth anniversary
celebrations of Mataji Shree Nirmala Devi, New Delhi
(20 March 2015)
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Pakistan High Commission participates
at DCWA International Bazar 2014
A large number of visitors showed interest in Pakistan Pavilion presenting signature Pakistani food
and handicrafts at DCWA International Bazar 2014. Mr. & Mrs High Commissioner were also present.
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Sufi Night
Pakistan High Commission organized Sufi/Qawwali night on December 8, 2014. Renowned Pakistani
Qawwals Farid Ayaz / Abu Muhammad and brothers enthralled the audience. Pakistan High Commissioner
Abdul Basit and officers of the Mission welcomed the guests. The invitees were also served with traditional
Pakistani cuisines prepared by chefs of famous Monal Restaurant of Islamabad.
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Pakistan High commission news letter April 2015

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