CANBERRA: High Commissioner of Pakistan Babar Amin visited Brisbane from 30 May to 1 June 2021. During his visit, he held various meetings with the Pakistani public figures, students and members of community.
The High Commissioner participated in Eid Reception organized by Pakistan Australian Cultural Association (PACA) in Brisbane on 30 May 2021. The event was attended by Senator Paul Scarr from Queensland who was representing Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The other participants included, Hon Amy MacMahon, MP; Hon Peter Russo, MP; large number of members of Pakistani community, public figures, and media representatives.
The High Commissioner in his remarks commended the strong Pakistani community in Australia, which was working as a strong bridge between the two countries.The High Commissioner emphasized that the government of Pakistan was focused on providing maximum facilitation to overseas Pakistanis. In this regard, the High Commission had taken a number of steps including holding E-Meetings, Open Days, Consular Camps, webinars on Roshin Digital Account, etc. He also called for greater trade and investment between the two countries.
Senator Scarr appreciated the work of various Pakistani Associations in Australia and emphasized that Pakistani community was an important part of the multicultural society of Australia.–PR
