The ambassador is pleased with the development in the tourist and commercial sectors between the two nations. DUBAI: During his term, Pakistan’s senior ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, expressed his profound delight with the notable increase in trade and tourism between the two countries. He said, “As a diplomat, my mission has always been to enhance bilateral relations, particularly in the fields of trade and tourism, and I am proud to see the strides we have made in strengthening these ties,” at his goodbye reception on Wednesday at a local hotel in Dubai.
In honor of Ambassador Tirmizi’s outstanding diplomatic and social contributions, Vista Maritime Travel and Tourism, under the direction of Drs. Zafar Tahir and Fatima Khalid, organized the goodbye celebration. “Ambassador Tirmizi’s efforts have been pivotal in advancing Pakistan-UAE relations, especially in tourism and trade,” said Dr. Zafar Tahir, who praised the Ambassador’s important role in establishing closer connections between the two countries. His efforts to enable direct flights to Skardu have boosted Pakistani tourism and given Arab tourists additional chances to see the splendor of Pakistan.
Ambassador Tirmizi was also honored by Dr. Fatima Khalid, who said, “This event is our way of acknowledging his remarkable achievements.” We are honored to have had him represent Pakistan here, and his commitment has had a long-lasting effect on the diplomatic and cultural landscape of the United Arab Emirates. “The three years I have spent in this beautiful country have been some of the most rewarding of my life,” Ambassador Tirmizi said in his remarks, reflecting on his time in the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi and Dubai will always be like second homes to my wife and me. He said, “While I am about to embark on a new diplomatic mission in Moscow, I will carry the fond memories of this place with me always.”
Dr. Zafar Tahir’s presentation of a memorial shield to Ambassador Tirmizi, in recognition of his hard efforts to improve UAE-Pakistan relations, was a moving moment of the evening. Several diplomatic officials, members of the Emirati and Pakistani business communities, the ambassador’s close friends, and Pakistani Consul General Hussein Mohammad were among the notable guests who attended the event. The reception was a sincere celebration of the enduring relationships that Ambassador Tirmizi has built while serving in the United Arab Emirates. Ambassador Tirmizi thanked everyone in attendance as the event came to an end, stating, “Your generosity and support have truly moved me. As I begin this new phase of my diplomatic career,
do remember me in your prayers.
