𝐇.𝐄. 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐒𝐔 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 “𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲”https://t.co/L8EB0YiE0r
— Embassy of Japan in Pakistan (@JapaninPak) March 21, 2025
Pakistan marks March 23rd as the National Day or Pakistan Day to remember the Lahore Resolution which was adopted on March 23, 1940.
It was the first official statement of the All India Muslim League calling for a separate, independent Muslim homeland.
Each year, Pakistan’s diplomatic missions abroad organize events around the Pakistan Day and invite host countries’ dignitaries as well.
This year, Pakistan Embassy in China held an elaborate celebration in Beijing, in the presence of China’s Vice Foreign Minister, Ambassador Sun Weidong.
Read More: Pakistan Embassy in Beijing Marks National Day with Reception
Likewise, Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi also hosted an event to celebrate Pakistan Day.
Charge d’ Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich spoke to the gathering which included diplomats, political figures, journalists, civil society, and businessmen.
Another major honorary celebration took place in New York where the State Assembly and Senate proclaimed March 23 as “Pakistan-American Heritage Day” and March 19 as “Pakistani-American Business Celebration Day,” in unanimously approved resolutions.
Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Japan span over seventy three years.
In an interesting survey conducted in 2023, 59% Japanese expressed “strong intent” to choose Pakistan as a tourist destination.
Over these seventy three years, both countries have succeeded in maintaining a soft image for each other.
Read More: Pakistan, Japan Cooperation Key to Peace
Japan is an export destination for Pakistan’s premium fruit – especially mango and dates, fisheries, shrimp, salt, textile products, sport goods, agricultural products – including sesame, rice, and Guar Gum.
In addition, Japan’s electronics, automobiles, medical equipment, and auto parts, are highly trusted in Pakistan and attract a huge market.
As of 2022, 25000 Pakistanis were living in Japan.
Nuzhat Rana is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
