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The Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu hosted a reception while observing its Defence and Martyrs Day on September 5.

Acting Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Senior Nepali military and civil officials, ambassadors, retired senior Army officers including former chiefs of army staffers, academia, members of the diplomatic corps, defence attachés, UN agencies, media personnel and members of the Pakistani community attended the reception.

Gen Sigdel highlighted that Nepal and Pakistan enjoy multifaceted bilateral relations including economic, commercial, education, technical assistance as well as military. He also hailed assistance, especially in crisis, extended by Pakistan and acknowledged that assistance is helping in capacity building of Nepali institutions. He hoped for the continuation of cordial and friendly relations between both countries.

Ambassador Abrar H Hashmi opined that the significance of the day and paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of armed forces, law enforcement agencies and Pakistani citizens who laid down their lives to protect the motherland, as well as to ensure peace and stability of the country.

Hashmi said Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to peace and stability in the region and has played a significant role in the global fight against terrorism and United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. However, Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity when faced with challenges. From wars to guarding against the menace of terrorism, the whole nation stood with gallant soldiers, pilots and sailors in defending the country and offered supreme sacrifice.

Documentaries about the armed forces of Pakistan, defence production, and the culture of Pakistan were also screened during the event.

People’s News Monitoring Service.