Islamabad, 14 August 2022 (TDI): The Australian High commissioner congratulates the people of Pakistan on the 75th Independence Day of the country.
The High Commissioner posted a video message in which he talked about the relations between Australia and Pakistan and their mutual passion for cricket.
Message from the High Commissioner
“75 Years of Pakistan is a great opportunity to commemorate the Australia-Pakistan 75-year partnership – at the heart of which are our people-to-people links, about 100,000 Pakistanis who call Australia home, our historical ties – and a shared passion for cricket!”
He also talked about how Australia was one of the first countries to accept Pakistan in 1947 as a new country. He further said that Australia is looking forward to the Pakistan Cricket team coming to Australia for the T20 World cup.
#75YearsOfPakistan is a great opportunity to commemorate 🇦🇺 🇵🇰 75-year partnership – at the heart of which are our people-to-people links, about 100,000 Pakistanis who call Australia home, our historical ties – and a shared passion for cricket!#جشن_آزادی_مبارک pic.twitter.com/7yPMpzChnt
— Neil Hawkins (@AusHCPak) August 14, 2022
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Pakistan and Australia’s relations
Australia enjoys long-standing and growing ties with Pakistan, supported by deepening people-to-people links. Australia established diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1947, and Australia has maintained a resident mission in the country since 1948.
The Australian Government engages with Pakistan in the areas of security cooperation, human rights, economic reform, and development. It also includes an active program of official-level dialogue and engagement.
Both countries are members of the Commonwealth and are federations with bicameral legislatures. Australia has a longstanding development assistance relationship with Pakistan.
The 70-year development cooperation has contributed to building Pakistan’s long-term economic prosperity, stability, and resilience.
Pakistan’s Diamond Jubilee
Pakistan is commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of the 75th Independence Day, today. The day began with a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters and a 31-gun salute at the federal capital.
At dawn, special prayers were said at mosques for the nation’s peace, unity, and prosperity. A ceremony to raise the national flag was the focal point of the festivities.
Similar flag-raising ceremonies also took place across the nation at provincial, divisional, and district levels. Likewise, the Pakistani missions across the world hosted flag hoisting ceremonies.
