Pakistan marked its 78th Independence Day on Thursday with celebrations filled with patriotic fervor and tributes to the nation’s history. World leaders from across the globe extended their warm congratulations, recognizing Pakistan’s achievements and emphasizing the importance of continued friendship and cooperation between nations.
The day’s celebrations were marked by a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in each provincial headquarters. Pakistanis, both at home and abroad, celebrated the occasion, bolstered by the nation’s recent military success in Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, a decisive victory against India.
United States:
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts and trade relations, emphasizing the potential for expanding economic cooperation in critical sectors such as minerals and hydrocarbons.
The US State Department also extended its congratulations, highlighting the importance of strengthening people-to-people and economic ties between the two countries.
US Congressman Pete Sessions and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke also congratulated the Pakistani-American community for their contributions to the United States.
China:
The Embassy of China in Pakistan extended its warmest congratulations on Pakistan’s Independence Day, wishing the nation continued prosperity. The embassy emphasized the strong and enduring friendship between China and Pakistan, noting that it is “ironclad.” The message also called for a stronger bilateral relationship and solidarity, with the slogan “Chin-Pak Dosti Zindabad.”
Russia:
The Russian Embassy in Pakistan conveyed its warm congratulations, acknowledging the significant progress Pakistan has made over the last 78 years. It also highlighted Pakistan’s contributions to space exploration and its continued adherence to the traditional values and principles established by the country’s founding fathers, Allama Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
France:
The French Embassy in Pakistan also extended heartfelt congratulations to Pakistan on the occasion of its 78th Independence Day. The embassy expressed its wishes for a prosperous future for Pakistan and its people.
European Union:
EU Ambassador to Pakistan Riina Kionka and the Delegation of the European Union extended their heartfelt congratulations to Pakistan. The message emphasized the friendship and unity between the two sides, celebrating the spirit of cooperation and shared goals, with the sentiment that “we are stronger together.”
Turkiye:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye sent its congratulations to Pakistan on its Independence Day, calling Pakistan a “friendly and brotherly” nation. The message ended with the patriotic slogan, “Pakistan Zindabad!”
Germany:
Germany’s Consul General Andreas Wegner congratulated Pakistan, reflecting on the historical significance of the Lahore Resolution, which led to the creation of Pakistan. He commended the nation’s journey toward justice, equality, and representation, ideals that remain important to this day.
Azerbaijan:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan extended sincere and heartfelt congratulations to Pakistan on its 78th Independence Day, emphasizing the strong relationship between the two countries and wishing Pakistan continued success and prosperity. The message ended with, “Long Live Pakistan! Happy Independence Day!”
