ISLAMABAD : On the occasion of Portugal Day, Camões Day and the Portuguese Communities Day, the Embassy of Portugal received the messages of congratulations addressed by His Excellency Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, to His Excellency Mr. António José Seguro, President of the Portuguese Republic and His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, to His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic, Luís MontenegroPresident Asif Ali Zardari, in his message, highlighted the values of democracy, progress and development embodied by Portugal’s National Day, as well as Portugal’s valuable contribution to international peace and understanding.
He also underlined the longstanding friendship between Portugal and Pakistan and expressed confidence that bilateral relations will continue to grow across trade, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message, highlighted the values of unity, resilience and progress that characterise Portugal, as well as the warm and cordial ties between Pakistan and Portugal, founded on mutual respect, friendship and a shared commitment to peace, prosperity and multilateral cooperation.
The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the potential to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, technology, education and people-to-people exchanges.
The Embassy of Portugal warmly welcomes the kind messages and reiterates its commitment to further strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Portugal and Pakistan.
