Vancouver, 25 March 2022 (TDI): The Pakistan Consulate in Vancouver hosted a cultural event/ friendship dinner in collaboration with the Canadian Cultural association. Many Canadians and Canadian-Pakistanis attended the colorful event with great zest.
Sharing thoughts with a very vibrant gathering of Canadian Pakistanis and Canadians by #Pakistan Canadian Cultural Association….introduced Pakistan Western Canada Trade Association…Economic Diplomacy.@PakinCanada_ @FMPublicDiploPK@gilmour_wendy@ForeignOfficePk pic.twitter.com/LUwbiYRtCe
— Pakistan Consulate General Vancouver (@PakinVancouver) March 24, 2022
As of now, Shabaz M. Malik is the acting High commissioner of Pakistan to Canada. He has been serving his duty well since he took over the position in the country.
Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre thanked High Commissioner Shahbaz Malik for hosting the members of the Canada-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group for dinner at his residence.
Thank you to Mr. Shahbaz M. Malik, Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, for hosting members of the Canada-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group for dinner tonight in your residence. pic.twitter.com/YqS2vKIXeZ
— Salma Zahid (@SalmaZahid15) March 24, 2022
Pakistan-Canada Relations
Canada and Pakistan have had a long diplomatic relationship since 1947, shortly after Pakistan’s independence. Both nations have common goals including people-to-people links, governance and democracy, human rights, climate change, development help, regional security and defense, transnational crime, and trade and investment.
Amidst this 60-year cooperation and friendship, culture and arts is the key to the friendship between both states. Both states are prestigious members of the United Nations, the peacekeeping missions, and are a part of the commonwealth states.
Another common ground is their part in the security issues of Afghanistan and the child abduction prevention program, the Malta process. In 2020, the bilateral trade of Pakistan and Canada reached near 1.$11 billion, making Pakistan it’s 36th largest exporter.
Canada’s exports to Pakistan sum up to be $669 million. Art brings diverse people together therefore, culture teaches the gratitude of that diversity. Differing from one another intensifies their beauty.
Pakistan has never lacked in arts, values, and tradition. There is endless magnificence and talent in the Pakistan nation. Their history plays a vital role in this.
Because it is rich in culture, architecture, and appreciation for the unknown. Cultural events are a way of showcasing a nation’s history. Canada values these sentiments and provides a platform for Embassies of multiple nationalities to hold their cultural events/ gatherings in association with the Canadian Cultural Association.
