PPI Original Text (PPI-OT) – Delegation of diplomats attends briefing of 4-year performance of Sindh government

Karachi, May 08, 2012 (PPI-OT): A high-level diplomatic mission today arrived at Chief Minister House. Senior Minister Education Pir Mazharul Haq and Ministers and high ranking officers of Sindh Government warmly welcomed the diplomatic mission.

Secretary General, Karachi Council on Foreign Relations Mr. Ahsan Mukhtar Zuberi thanked on behalf of Council for warm welcome and hospitality of diplomats. Senior Education Minister Pir Mazharul Haq also thanked the diplomats on behalf of Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah and informed that due to his busy schedule at Sindh Provincial Assembly, he will join the reception.

He said that SAARC countries have played a vital role for regional cooperation in the field of education, health, trade and other sectors. Pir Mazharul Haq while highlighting the efforts of present government presented a briefing on 4-years performance of Sindh Government. He said that there are large opportunities of investment in the province.

Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Atta Marri presented traditional gifts of Ajraks and Sindhi caps to diplomats. She also presented book on life and services of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Principal Secretary to C.M Sindh Agha Jan Akhtar and Secretary Information Sindh Kazi Shahid Pervaiz were also present. The briefing was followed by lunch.

The diplomats included Ambassador of Argentine Mr. Rodolfo J. Martin-Saravia, Honorary Consul General of Argentine for Sindh Mr. Husain J. Sharif, Ambassador of Republic of Cuba Islamabad Mr. Jessus Zenen Buergo Concepcion, Mrs. Jesus Zenen Buergo Concepcion, Ambassador of New Zealand to Iran and Accredited High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tehran-Iran Mr. Brian Sanders, Honorary Consul General of New Zealand in Pakistan Mr. Moin Fudda, Ambassador of the Philippines, Islamabad Mr. Jesus I. Yabes, Deputy Head of Mission of the Philippines, Islamabad Mr. Simeon B. Abarquez, JR, Honorary Consul General of Philippines for Sindh Mr. Waqar Ahsan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Islamabad Mr. Suhrab Hossain, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Karachi Mr. Ruhul Alam Siddiqui, Ambassador, Embassy of France, Islamabad Mr. Philippe Thiebaud, Consul General of France in Karachi Mr. Christian Romage, Chairman Karachi Council on Foreign Relations Mr. Liaquat Merchant, Secretary General Karachi Council on Foreign Relations Mr. Ahsan Mukhtar Zubairi, Board Member Karachi Council on Foreign Relations Commodore (R) Sadeed A. Malik, Board Member Karachi Council on Foreign Relations Mr. Kalim Farooqui and Deputy High Commissioner of U.K at Karachi Mr. Francis Campbell.

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