Islamabad, 2024: The Diplomatic Insight Group proudly hosted the 6th Global Ambassadors Awards Ceremony, celebrating the exceptional contributions of Ambassadors, Heads of International Organizations, and business leaders in strengthening Pakistan’s bilateral and multilateral ties.
Established in 2014, these awards recognize efforts in promoting diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations while fostering people-to-people connections across the globe.
These awards are unique in presenting on behalf of People of Pakistan to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of the Ambassadors and Diplomats working in Pakistan.
The ceremony was graced by Mr. Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and Head of the Prime Minister’s Performance Delivery Unit (PMDU), as Chief Guest.
In his address, he highlighted Pakistan’s growing role in global diplomacy and commended the awardees for their tireless efforts in fostering stronger relationships with their respective countries and organizations.
Dr. Farhat Asif, Chairperson of the Diplomatic Insight Group, welcomed distinguished guests and underscored the organization’s commitment to promoting global collaboration and diplomacy.
She emphasized the importance of recognizing those who have gone above and beyond to bridge nations, particularly in challenging times.
This year’s honorees included Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ethiopia’s first Ambassador to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari, Ambassador of Nepal, Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma, Chargé d’Affaires of Indonesia, Nader K. Alturk, Deputy Head of Mission for Palestine, Veeraya (Kate) Somvongsiri, USAID Mission Director, Florence Rolle, Food and Agriculture Organisation, Country Representative in Pakistan, Dilşad Şenol, Representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to Argentina and Australia Ambassador Naela Chohan, Fahdel Sheikh, Honorary Consul of the Philippines, Masarrat Misbah, CEO of Depilex Group, Prof. Dr. Sayeda Zia Batool, Chairperson of PEIRA, Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam, Vice Chancellor of Government College University Faisalabad, Faisal Manzoor, Chairman of the University of Sialkot, Dr. Anila Kamal, Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor of Rawalpindi Women University. The award recipients were Prof. Li Xiguang of Tsinghua University and Prof. Dr. Atle Hetland, Norwegian academician and Former Editor, Norwegian Universities Press. Many Ambassadors, diplomats, and other important civil society leaders and personalities attended the ceremony.
