NEW YORK: Pakistan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have formally established diplomatic relations by inking a communique in New York.
Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations Munir Akram and his counterpart Ambassador Inga Rhonda King from the eastern Caribbean country signed the joint communique here today.
In his brief remarks on the occasion, Ambassador Akram extended a warm welcome to Ambassador King to the Pakistan Mission. He said Pakistan and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have had a long tradition of ‘warm, close and cooperative’ relationship at the UN.
“The establishment of formal diplomatic relationship between the two friendly countries will lead to further deepening of ties. We now look forward to more intensive interaction between the tourists, business delegations and the people of the two countries,” he said.
Describing Ambassador King as an ally, Ambassador Akram lauded her strong advocacy at multiple UN forums, especially as president of ECOSOC, stating that her leadership was an example of how small nations can make a big contribution.
In her statement, Ambassador Inga Rhonda King reciprocated the feelings of warmth and thanked Ambassador Akram for his hospitality and friendship.
She said that it was a special day for her as her country established formal diplomatic ties with Pakistan. She said that the beauty of the UN system is that it brings peoples and countries, no matter how big and small, together, in their shared vision to build a better world.
Ambassador King said that Pakistan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are strong allies and with the establishment of the diplomatic relations, their bilateral ties will go from strength to strength.
The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Usman Jadoon, deputy permanent representative of Pakistan, the officers of the Pakistan Mission as well as a delegate from the Saint Vincent Grenadines.
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