Ambassador Marilina Armellin hosts reception on Italian National Day

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin on Sunday evening hosted a grand reception to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Italy.

Federal Minister for Housing Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Senator Sherry Rehman, cut a cake on the occasion.

This event was attended by a diverse assembly of guests, including government officials, diplomats, business leaders, media and representatives from various sectors. The large turnout highlighted the robust and growing diplomatic ties between Italy and Pakistan.

In her address, Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin spoke warmly about the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Italy. She emphasized that the political ties between the two nations have been traditionally excellent over the decades, expressing her pleasure at the extraordinary strength and consolidation of these bilateral relations. She noted that these ties continue to grow stronger.

Ambassador Armellin highlighted the commitment of both Italy and Pakistan to enhance their trade and investment partnership. She recalled the significant milestone in December 2015 when the Italian Trade Commissioner visited Pakistan for the first time and re-opened the Italian Trade Office in Karachi.

Ambassador Armellin concluded by acknowledging the broad-based support for strengthening bilateral ties, emphasizing that the relationship between Pakistan and Italy is comprehensive, encompassing political, economic, and cultural dimensions.

She expressed optimism about the future of Italy-Pakistan relations, envisioning a partnership characterized by mutual prosperity, strategic collaboration, and continued growth.

In his address, Federal Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada spoke warmly about the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Italy.

He emphasized that the political ties between the two nations have been traditionally excellent over the decades. Minister Pirzada expressed his pleasure at the extraordinary strength and consolidation of these bilateral relations, noting that they continue to grow stronger.

He highlighted the shared values and visions that Pakistan and Italy hold regarding global peace and regional stability. He pointed out that both countries are active members of the “Uniting for Consensus Group,” working together in UN peacekeeping missions and advocating for reforms in the UN Security Council. This cooperation, he noted, underscores the strong political alignment and mutual respect between the two nations.

Beyond political ties, Minister Pirzada highlighted the commitment of both Italy and Pakistan to enhance their trade and investment partnership.

He recalled the significant milestone in December 2015 when the Italian Trade Commissioner visited Pakistan for the first time and re-opened the Italian Trade Office in Karachi.

He expressed optimism about the future of Italy-Pakistan relations, envisioning a partnership characterized by mutual prosperity, strategic collaboration, and continued growth.