Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate, attended a farewell reception in Islamabad to honour the outgoing Italian Ambassador, who has served to deepen ties between Pakistan and Italy. The event was hosted by Mr. Luqman Afzal, CEO of the Monal Group, and brought together senior officials and members of the diplomatic and business communities.
Among those present were Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Defence Production Raza Hayat Harraj, Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik, Prime Ministerโs Adviser Tauqir Shah and CEO Monal Group Luqman Afzal, alongside a wide representation of federal ministers, ambassadors, business leaders and social figures.
The Chairman conveyed his best wishes to the outgoing Italian Ambassador and offered prayers for her continued success. He praised her efforts in strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between Pakistan and Italy and expressed confidence that diplomatic and bilateral ties will continue to flourish in the years ahead.
Speeches and conversations at the reception underscored the collaborative spirit between government, diplomatic missions and the private sector, reflecting broad support for sustained engagement between Pakistan and Italy. The gathering highlighted the role of sustained dialogue and partnership in advancing mutual interests.
