EDF hosts farewell breakfast for Consuls General of Malaysia, Iraq

KARACHI: The Economic Diplomacy Forum (EDF) hosted an exclusive breakfast farewell in honour of Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Consul General of Malaysia, and Dr. Maher Mjhid Jejan, Consul General of the Republic of Iraq, in a local hotel, in recognition of their distinguished diplomatic services and valuable contributions towards strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and their respective countries.

The event was attended by prominent members of the diplomatic corps, including Hattori Masaru, Consul General of Japan, Feng Deheng, Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Sakib Sadakat , Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, along with renowned businessmen, industrialists, and representatives of the business community.

Welcoming the distinguished guests, Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal, Founder President of the Economic Diplomacy Forum, expressed his gratitude to the diplomatic community and all participants for attending the exclusive gathering.

Dr Farooq Afzal appreciated the close cooperation extended by both diplomatic missions to the Economic Diplomacy Forum and acknowledged their valuable role in promoting dialogue, trade, investment, and mutual understanding.

In his remarks, Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Consul General of Malaysia, thanked the Economic Diplomacy Forum for the gracious gesture and expressed his sincere appreciation for the warmth, friendship, and hospitality extended to him throughout his tenure in Karachi.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Maher Mjhid Jejan, Consul General of the Republic of Iraq, conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to the Economic Diplomacy Forum for organizing the farewell breakfast. He reaffirmed the deep-rooted brotherly relations between Iraq and Pakistan and emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, education, and cultural exchanges.

Speaking on the occasion, Rehan Hanif, President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), paid tribute to both outgoing Consuls General for their valuable contributions in strengthening Pakistan’s bilateral relations with Malaysia and Iraq.

As a mark of appreciation and respect, the Economic Diplomacy Forum presented “Shields of Appreciation and Farewell Tribute” to both Consuls General in recognition of their distinguished diplomatic services and their valuable contributions towards strengthening bilateral friendship and cooperation. Traditional Sindhi Ajraks and Caps were also presented as symbols of Sindh’s rich cultural heritage and hospitality.