Khalid Majid, consul general of Pakistan in Jeddah, extended warm greetings to expatriates living in Saudi Arabia on the National Day of Pakistan.
The holiday is celebrated on March 23 every year and commemorates the passage of the Lahore Resolution in 1940 when leaders of the sub-continent set the agenda of a separate homeland for Muslims.
Seven years later, Pakistan was founded under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
“It was a historic feat as Pakistan was achieved without war and practically by moral and intellectual force,” Majid said.
The country also adopted its first constitution on March 23, 1956, making Pakistan the world’s first Islamic republic.
“Since its inception, Pakistan has made significant socio-economic development and progress as the effective role of Pakistani expats cannot be neglected in this progress,” Majid said.
“Our community has served both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia alike with loyalty, commitment and dedication. It is, in fact, the most remarkable link between our two countries.”
The consul general said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share common political, strategic, and socio-economic objectives. He said the relationship between the two countries is unique and deep-rooted in history.
Majid said Pakistan fully supports the Kingdom’s structural reform policy through the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and society.
“On this auspicious occasion, let us pledge to enhance our efforts to further deepen the existing time-tested relationship between the two brotherly countries,” he said. “Let us pray for the security and prosperity of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.”
