Pakistan Day Reception 2025

A reception marking the 85th anniversary of Pakistan Day was held in Moscow on April 8, 2025. In his address, Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Jamali underscored the high level of multifaceted cooperation between Pakistan and Russia, expressing hope for its continued strengthening.

The ceremony's chief guest, Andrey Yurievich Rudenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, extended wishes for "well-being and prosperity" to the friendly people of Pakistan, adding that Russia views Pakistan as an "important partner" in South Asia.

The national anthems of Pakistan and Russia were performed by the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music choir. Renowned Pakistani artist Shah Abdullah Alami presented a calligraphic performance. He then presented the completed artwork to Andrey Rudenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, as a token of friendship between the two countries.