News Desk
The Acting Consul General of the Republic of Iraq in Karachi, His Excellency Abu Al-Hakam Adnan Sadiq, called on Acting Governor of Sindh Syed Awais Qadir Shah at his office on Tuesday. The Acting Governor was accompanied by his Focal Person, Irfan Ahmed Memon.
During the meeting, Acting Governor Syed Awais Qadir Shah and Acting Consul General Abu Al-Hakam Adnan Sadiq exchanged greetings and discussed matters of mutual interest, including bilateral relations, people-to-people contacts, and regional developments. The Acting Consul General informed the Acting Governor that air travel between Pakistan and Iraq had increased significantly in recent years, reflecting growing religious, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Acting Governor Syed Awais Qadir Shah welcomed the resumption of activities at the Iraqi Consulate in Karachi after a considerable period and assured the Acting Consul General of his full cooperation in facilitating engagements and meetings with relevant provincial government departments.
Both dignitaries exchanged views on regional developments, economic challenges, and infrastructure development in their respective countries. Acting Governor Syed Awais Qadir Shah observed that instability and conflicts in the Middle East had contributed to fluctuations in global fuel prices, which had also affected Pakistan’s economy.
The Acting Consul General also briefed the Acting Governor on Iraq’s parliamentary system and the progress made in the health and education sectors, particularly in Baghdad. Acting Governor Syed Awais Qadir Shah expressed his desire to visit Iraq in the near future to perform a pilgrimage and explore the country’s rich religious, cultural, and historical heritage.
The Acting Consul General also highlighted the historical significance of ancient Babylon and the importance of preserving Iraq’s rich civilizational legacy.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Acting Governor of Sindh Syed Awais Qadir Shah presented the Acting Consul General with books on the history of Sindh and the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, a commemorative shield of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, a traditional Sindhi Ajrak, and a Sindhi Cap.
In return, the Acting Consul General presented the Acting Governor with a portrait depicting Iraq’s rich history and cultural heritage.