By Rafiq Vayani
KARACHI: The Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi held a special diplomatic reception on September 27, 2024, to celebrate Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day. The event was attended by Governor Sindh Mr. Kamran Khan Tessori, Culture Minister Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah, and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, H.E. Mr. Hassan Norian. Other guests included diplomats from foreign missions, government officials, and business leaders.
Mr. Teguh Wiweko, Chargé d’Affaires of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, gave a speech highlighting the strong friendship and cooperation between Indonesia and Pakistan, which has grown over 74 years of diplomatic relations. He expressed the hope for continued growth in trade, cultural exchanges, and education between the two nations.
During the event, two prominent businessmen, Mr. Shamon Zaki (President of Pakistan-Indonesia Business Forum (PIBF) and Mr. Zeeshan Lohya, owner of Coconut Group and CEO of Z Group, won door prizes, hand picked directly by Mr. Wiweko and Mr. Tessory. The prizes, sponsored by Emirates Airlines and Polani Group, constitues of tickets from Karachi to Bali and Jakarta, along with three-day travel packages. The winners were announced by Governor Sindh, adding a special touch to the celebration.
