Karachi (TDI): The Embassy of Romania in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC), hosted a grand reception in Karachi to mark the early celebration of the 107th Anniversary of the country’s National Day.
The event, held at the Mövenpick Hotel, was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, business leaders, media representatives, and friends of Romania. The ceremony started with the national anthems of Romania, the European Union, and Pakistan.
In his welcoming address, Dr. Dan Stoenescu, the ambassador of Romania to Pakistan, highlighted the deep-rooted friendship and growing cooperation between Romania and Pakistan in trade, education, culture, and diplomacy.
🇷🇴✨ An honor to organize, together with the Pakistan Romania Business Council (PRBC), a grand reception in Karachi marking the early celebration of the 107th Anniversary of the National Day of Romania!
The event, held at the Mövenpick Hotel, brought together distinguished… pic.twitter.com/yiZXE6au80
— Dan Stoenescu دان ستوينسكو 🇷🇴🇪🇺 (@DanStoenescu) November 4, 2025
“Tonight, we celebrate not only Romania’s National Day but also the enduring partnership and mutual respect between our peoples. Romania and Pakistan share a commitment to dialogue, development, and solidarity.”
The ambassador particularly noted Romania’s special relation with Karachi and Sindh province, dating back to the 1960s and 1970s, in oil and refinery sectors’ cooperation; “when Romanian engineers and companies contributed to the development of Pakistan’s refining infrastructure.”
“This collaboration laid the groundwork for enduring industrial and technical partnerships, reflecting the spirit of mutual trust and modernization between the two nations,” ambassador Stoenescu added.
The ambassador also inaugurated a special exhibition marking 61 years of diplomatic relations between Romania and Pakistan, featuring archival documents and historical photographs provided by the National Archives of Romania and the Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania.
The exhibition showcased key moments, official visits, and milestones that have shaped the longstanding friendship between the two nations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1964.
The ceremony also featured a series of awards and recognitions presented by the Romanian ambassador to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to strengthening bilateral relations.
Awards were presented to the following:
- Atif Farooqi, for 25 years of exemplary service in promoting Pakistan–Romania trade relations.
- Suhail Shamim Firpo, Chairman PRBC, for 16 years of leadership in advancing bilateral economic cooperation.
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- Dr. Kaiser Rafiq, Chairman Discover Pakistan TV, for enhancing cultural and media collaboration between both nations.
- Major (R) Masood Ahmed Qazi, Honorary Consul of Romania in Peshawar, for dedicated consular service.
- Anwar Dar, Chairman Gift University, for launching the Pakistan–Romania Growth Window powered by PRBC.
An exclusive ballet performance Symphony of Light by renowned Romanian artists Alina Ciceo and Radu Domșa from Cluj stole the spotlight at the ceremony.
The celebration in Karachi coincided with the beginning of the Romanian Culture Days in Pakistan; a series of events dedicated to promoting Romanian art, music, and heritage across the country.
The ceremony concluded with a cake-cutting, symbolizing the friendship between Romania and Pakistan, followed by a gala dinner attended by all guests.
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