ANKARA: Pakistan Embassy in Ankara on Sunday commemorated country’s National Defence Day.
In his remarks on the occasion, Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey, Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi said 6 September holds a significant place in the history of Pakistan.
On this day in 1965, country’s armed forces and the entire nation stood united to thwart the nefarious design of India, who had cast an evil eye on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan, he said.
“We pay homage to our Shuhada and Ghazis who stood steadfast in the face of heavy odds to defeat an adversary which had numerical and technological advantage,” said Ambassador added.
The day marks the resolute will and determination of the armed forces and the nation to ensure and impregnable defence and a strong and prosperous Pakistan.
Ambassador Syrus Qazi underlined the importance of the spirit of 1965, which was the need of hour to meet all challenges faced by Pakistan.
Acting Defence Attaché, Capt (PN) Mazhar Bashir, read out messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, who paid glowing tributes to Pakistan Armed Forces and the resilient Pakistani nation for their immense sacrifices.
Referring to the growing Indian atrocities in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Pakistani leadership in their messages reaffirmed the pledge to continue to support the people of IIOJK in their struggle till the realization of their right to self-determination in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions.
To control the spread of COVID-19, only the officials of the Pakistan Embassy, their families and Turkish media representatives attended the event.
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