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High Commissioner Babar Amin
H.E. Babar Amin met and Address Pakistani Australian Community during his State visit of South Australia
The High Commissioner for Pakistan Mr. Babar Amin visited Adelaide. During his visit, he met and addressed Pakistani community at an event, Eid Al-Fitr function hosted by the Pakistani Australian Association of South Australia on Saturday, 15 June 2019. It was a very well attended event in which a large number of members of Pakistani community, Parliamentarians, intelligentsia, academicians and media representatives participated.
The Hon. David Pisoni, Minister for
Innovation and Skills, Hon. Katrine Hildyard, Shadow Minister for Recreation,
Sports and Multicultural Affairs and Hon. Zoe Bettison, Shadow Minister for
Trade, Tourism & Investment also attended the event.
The High
Commissioner, while speaking on the occasion, appreciated the Pakistani
community for its positive contribution to the development of Australia and
urged them to continue to play its role in acting as a bridge in fostering
closer relations between the two friendly countries. He further stated that
under its current reforms agenda, the government has identified rule of law,
transparency, promotion of merit-based policies and elimination of corruption
as its prime targets and is well on its way to achieve high sustainable
standards in these fields.
The High Commissioner Mr. Babar Amin added that,
the government has also introduced necessary reforms in the fields of
education, healthcare, tourism, agriculture and other sectors which has
resulted in the rapid and extensive economic turnaround. Continuing growth and
reforms have strengthened Pakistan’s economy and boosted the investor’s
confidence, providing a sound and reliable basis for enhanced trade and
commerce. The High Commissioner expressed satisfaction over the status of
bilateral cooperation.
The Honourable David Pisoni, MP, Minister for
Innovations and skills in his remarks highlighted the importance of promoting
bilateral relations including parliamentary exchanges and appreciated the
positive role of Pakistani diaspora in the progress and prosperity of South
Australia. He further emphasized the importance of multiculturalism and harmony
within the Australian society. He lauded the services of Pakistani community
elders and leaders in bringing social cohesion and dynamism to Queensland.
The President of the Pakistani Australian Association of South Australia Mr. Adeel Sadiq, in his remarks applauded the High Commission for Pakistani for always being there to help and assist the community.
Chief Guest High Commissioner Babar
Amin
addressing at the community in Adelaide SA.
