ISLAMABAD - The embassy of Portugal in Pakistan yesterday celebrated the Portugal National Day as Ambassador Fredrico Silva called Pakistan an old friend of Portugal. Fredrico Silva, the Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, hosted a reception to mark the event. The reception was attended by prominent figures, including Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada and Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Shariff Chaudry.
Highlighting the robust bilateral ties between old friends Portugal and Pakistan on the occasion, the Portuguese envoy shared insights from his travels across Pakistan since his arrival in February last year. He praised the country’s natural beauty, rich history, and the hospitality of its people. He also reviewed the diplomatic relations between the two nations, noting the establishment of embassies in Karachi and Lisbon in 1949 and 1954, respectively.
Silva appreciated the ongoing collaborations in sectors such as renewable energy, water management, education, tourism, and agriculture. Ambassador Silva provided an overview of Portugal’s extensive history, dating back to its establishment in 1139, highlighting its position as Europe’s westernmost country. Quoting seventeenth-century Portuguese Jesuit Antonio Vieira, he emphasized Portugal’s significant maritime legacy.
He recounted the nation’s exploration milestones, starting from the 1415 settlement in Ceuta, North Africa, to the 1542 .
