NEW YORK:
The historic halls of Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York Metropolis mayor, echoed with celebration and solidarity as the town hosted its first-ever Pakistan Heritage Day reception on Thursday, coinciding with the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence Day. The occasion, attended by senior metropolis and state officers, political leaders, diplomats, and a lot of distinguished Pakistani-American neighborhood members, underscored each the contributions of the diaspora and the deepening ties between Pakistan and the US.
Welcoming the gathering, Mayor Eric Adams praised the Pakistani-American neighborhood for its “excellent contributions” to New York’s social, cultural, and financial life. “Our power lies in our variety, and the Pakistani neighborhood is an important a part of this metropolis’s world id,” he stated, reaffirming his administration’s dedication to interact with all worldwide communities.
A second of silence was noticed to honour the victims of current floods in Pakistan, reflecting the solidarity of New Yorkers with these affected.
In his remarks, Consul Basic Aamer Ahmed Atozai thanked Mayor Adams for recognising Pakistan Heritage Day and for acknowledging the position of the diaspora. He famous that Pakistan’s heritage was rooted not solely in its independence in 1947 but additionally in historical civilisations, pluralistic traditions, and cultural richness that “proceed to encourage the world.”
Atozai additionally highlighted the neighborhood’s accomplishments in various fields — from medication and academia to know-how, public service, and the humanities — making it an integral a part of New York’s civic and financial cloth. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Everlasting Consultant to the United Nations, congratulated the neighborhood on Independence Day and recommended its position in strengthening Pakistan-US relations.
He reiterated that Pakistan was totally able to defending its sovereignty whereas remaining dedicated to peace, progress, and worldwide cooperation. Each envoys prolonged gratitude to the Mayor’s Workplace for Worldwide Affairs, led by Commissioner Aissata Camara, for its assist in making the landmark celebration doable.
The night concluded with a reaffirmation of the enduring bonds of friendship between Pakistan and the US, with the colourful Pakistani-American neighborhood celebrated as an important bridge linking the 2 nations.
