President Zardari Receives Diplomatic Credentials from Envoys of Five Nations

President Asif Ali Zardari received the credentials of non-resident envoys from Angola, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Uruguay, and Malta during an official ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday.

The newly appointed diplomats presented their credentials in the presence of senior officials, marking the beginning of their tenure in fostering bilateral relations with Pakistan. The envoys included:

• Julio Belarmino Gomes Maiato – Ambassador-designate of Angola
• Arthur Williams – Ambassador-designate of Jamaica
• Roland Reiland – Ambassador-designate of Luxembourg
• Beraldo Roque Nicola Flaniguen – Ambassador-designate of Uruguay
• Raymond Bondin – High Commissioner-designate of Malta

President Zardari welcomed the diplomats and expressed optimism that their tenure would strengthen ties between Pakistan and their respective countries in key areas such as trade, investment, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. He assured them of Pakistan’s commitment to fostering diplomatic cooperation for mutual growth and prosperity.

Upon their arrival, the envoys were honored with a guard of distinction by a contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces, symbolizing the importance of diplomatic relations and international cooperation.

This event marks another step in Pakistan’s engagement with the global community, reinforcing its commitment to deepening economic and cultural partnerships with nations across various regions.