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Event Title: Chairman Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Deputy Chairman Senate, Senator Syedaal Khan And Dr. Dan Stoenescu, Ambassador Of Romania To Pakistan Along With Other Ambassadors Inaugurating Photo Exhibition Of Pak-Romania Relations At Parliament House, Islamabad.
Event Date: 2026-04-08
Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, earlier, inaugurated a pictorial exhibition at the Parliament House showcasing the longstanding diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Romania, describing it as a powerful reflection of over six decades of friendship, cooperation, and shared aspirations.
The exhibition, presented as a gift by the Embassy of Romania, features a collection of rare and historic photographs documenting key milestones in bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1964.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Chairman Senate Gilani expressed appreciation to the Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu and Romanian Embassy for the thoughtful initiative and highlighted the importance of people-to-people and parliamentary connections in strengthening international partnerships.
“These photographs are more than images; they represent a living timeline of sixty-two years of friendship between Pakistan and Romania. Each frame captures moments of mutual respect, cooperation, and the shared vision that has shaped our relationship over the decades,” he said.
The Chairman Senate noted that the exhibition also includes rare photographs of prominent leaders who played an important role in nurturing bilateral relations, including former Prime Minister of Pakistan Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, whose diplomatic outreach helped lay the foundations of Pakistan-Romania friendship.
He further commended the efforts of the Pakistan-Romania Friendship Groups in both Houses of Parliament for promoting parliamentary diplomacy and fostering closer engagement between the two countries.
The event was attended by Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan, Senator Rana Mehmood ul Hassan, Member Provincial Assembly Syed Ali Haider Gilani, Sharmila Faruqui, Ambassadors, Parliamentarians, and distinguished guests, and Barrister Aqeel Malik State Minister of Law and Justice and others.
During the occasion, Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan Dan Stoenescu hailed Pakistan's efforts for the cease fire between the US and Iran. He further iterated that National Anthem of Pakistan in Choral format is a gift for people of Pakistan from the People of Romania as a mark of long lasting friendship. He thanked the participants and hailed the efforts of Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani for strengthening the Pak-Romania ties.