On 7 July 2026, Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram had the privilege of attending the Portugal National Day Celebration held at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore. On this occasion, he expressed his sincere gratitude to Paulo Miguel Guedes Domingues, Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, for the gracious invitation and warm hospitality.
The event provided an excellent opportunity to engage with distinguished members of the diplomatic community, including Mehmet Eymen Şimşek, Consul General of Türkiye in Lahore, and Sun Yan, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lahore. The discussions focused on strengthening international cooperation, promoting dialogue, and exploring avenues for enhanced collaboration among nations.
The celebration highlighted the enduring friendship between Portugal and Pakistan, a relationship founded on mutual respect, constructive engagement, and more than seven decades of diplomatic ties. Ambassador Paulo Miguel Guedes Domingues has recently reaffirmed Portugal’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Pakistan across political, economic, educational, cultural, and people-to-people dimensions.
Mr. Akram underscored the importance of further strengthening bilateral relations through increased trade and investment, cultural exchanges, innovation, academic cooperation, and stronger people-to-people connectivity. He noted that such engagements play a vital role in fostering mutual understanding and building lasting partnerships among nations.
Extending his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Portugal on their National Day, Mr. Akram conveyed his best wishes for the continued prosperity, progress, and well-being of Portugal and its people.