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H.E. Mr. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri
The High Commissioner for Pakistan Zahid Hafeez
Chaudhri presented his credentials to the Governor-General of the Commonwealth
of Australia
On Wednesday, 29th Sept 2021, The High Commissioner for
Pakistan to the Commonwealth of Australia, H.E. Mr. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri,
presented his credentials to the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of
Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir David Hurley AC DSC
(Retd). The ceremony was held in a virtual mode due to Covid-19 related
restrictions.
During the ceremony, the High Commissioner conveyed to the
Governor General greetings and best wishes from the President and the Prime
Minister of Pakistan for the Governor General’s good health, happiness, and
well-being. He also presented the letter of credence by the President of
Pakistan addressed to the Governor General.
His Excellency, the Governor General expressed his
gratitude to the President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi for his kind sentiments.
He affirmed that Pakistan and Australia had a tradition of warm relations and
expressed the desire for further strengthening relations between the two
countries on bilateral and multilateral fora.
The High Commissioner
reciprocated Pakistan’s desire to strengthen relations in diverse economic,
trade, defence, agriculture, science, technology, education, health, and
socio-economic development fields between the two countries. He recalled
friendly longstanding relations between the two countries since Pakistan’s
independence.
He also conveyed invitation of the Prime Minister to the
Governor General to visit Pakistan at his convenience. The Governor General
fondly recalled his earlier visit to Pakistan in 2013 and pleasant interaction
with the people of Pakistan. He expressed his desire for visiting Pakistan
again.
The High Commissioner highlighted that Pakistani community in
Australia is one of the most vibrant links between the two countries,
contributing significantly in multiple fields in Australia.
The High
Commissioner was accompanied by his spouse.
