Sada-e-Watan Sydney ™
sadaewatan@gmail.com
29th June 2007
Message from the High Commissioner for Pakistan
Dear Friends,
I have recently assumed my responsibilities as High Commissioner for Pakistan to
Australia. Pakistan and Australia enjoy close and cordial relations which are
growing at an impressive pace. Our historical ties date back to the 19th century
when a large number of people from our part of the world came to Australia and
contributed to its development. We share many commonalities. We are partners in
our fight against extremism and intolerance and share a common desire to peace
and stability in the world. Our trade and economic relations are also showing an
upward trend.
2. The Pakistani community in Australia has played a very important role in
projecting a positive image of Pakistan and in forging closer ties between
Australia and their country of birth. It is a matter of great pride for Pakistan
that Pakistani Australian community is considered as one of the most
law-abiding, well respected and responsible communities in Australia. Similarly,
the number of Pakistani students arriving in Australia to seek higher education
is also growing at an impressive pace. Pakistani students will create further
bondage between Pakistan and Australia.
3. It is a matter of great satisfaction that a large number of Australian firms
have invested in Pakistan in various sectors such as mining, oil and gas
exploration, joint ventures, development of infrastructure and constructions
business. The very fact that many of the Australians have adopted Pakistan as
their second home, show the confidence amongst the Australian business community
about the economic prosperity that Pakistan has achieved in recent years.
4. I look forward to working very closely with all my brothers and sisters from
Pakistan who have taken up residence in Australia in forging closer cooperation
between our two countries. It would be my endeavour to increase interaction
between the Pakistan High Commission and the community and to provide every
possible assistance that they may require.
With best wishes
