ISLAMABAD – Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Margaret Adamson,Wednesday extended greetings to the Muslims in Pakistan, Australia andaround the world, who are celebrating Eidul Azha and performing the Hajj.
“I wish to acknowledge the contribution made by Muslim Australians,including those of Pakistani origin, to Australia’s vibrant multiculturalsociety. This includes more than 12,000 Pakistani students, who attendAustralian universities each year,” she said.
She said,” When they return home these students become part of our activealumni network and make a vital contribution both to Pakistan’s future andto furthering relations between our two countries.”
The high commissioner said Australia and Pakistan were long standingfriends who enjoyed an open, friendly and mutually respectful relationship.
She said, “Australia stands with the people of Pakistan in their efforts tobuild a strong, stable, prosperous and democratic country. We will continueto support Pakistan’s development needs through assistance that isinclusive, sustainable and support gender equity.” – APP