Islamabad, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):A tourism promotion event “Foreign Culture Seminar-Pakistan” was held by Suginami Association for Cultural Exchange (SACE) in Suginami City yesterday. This year, Suginami Ward was also the host town for Pakistani athletes participating in the Olympics, says a press release received here today from Tokyo. In his address, Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad welcomed Mayor of Suginami City, Ryo Tanaka San, esteemed guests and visitors to the event.
He congratulated the Japanese Government and the people of Japan for successfully hosting the Olympics during the pandemic. The Ambassador said, Pakistan and Japan are celebrating 70th anniversary of establishment of their diplomatic relations in 2022. Pakistan wants to enhance people to people and cultural exchanges with Suginami, he added.
The Ambassador also emphasized that tourism is a way to deepen understanding and knowledge of each other’s cultures. He said, Pakistan has an enriching history and culture; it has Indus Valley civilization along with Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, being of the oldest civilization, along with ancient Buddhist heritage and sites in Taxila and Swat.
He said, Pakistan is host to 8 out of 20 tallest mountains in the world, K-2 being the second highest in the world. The Ambassador invited Japanese people, especially the younger generation of participants, to experience the untouched beauty of Pakistan and enjoy the warm and friendly hospitality, and delicious food from the people of Pakistan.
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