ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Justice (r) Nasirul Mulk has said that late ambassador Jamshed Marker was a seasoned diplomat with globally acknowledged acumen and would always be remembered for his profound role in strengthening relations with other countries.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Jamsheed Marker Hall at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, PM Mulk said that Marker earned a wide reputation as a suave and skilled envoy who always promoted Pakistan’s positive image.
The prime minister unveiled a plaque of the Jamsheed Marker Hall at the event which was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to pay tribute to the late ambassador who passed away recently in Karachi at the age of 95.
He said that Marker was one of the country’s most distinguished diplomats who left deep marks in all areas of the diplomatic front he worked at.
“He is no longer among us, but remains constantly a role model for his successors,” the prime minister said in his tribute to the late diplomat.
The prime minister termed Marker a legend and an “outstanding diplomat” who always stood as a true Pakistani while presenting the country’s case at international fora.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Masood Khan said that Marker was one of the country’s best diplomats who had left behind a legacy of powerful and effective diplomacy.
“He was also a statesman par excellence, who strengthened relations with powerful countries at a new level,” Khan said.
He mentioned that whether it was Geneva cause, turbulent times with the United States or the UN Security Council resolution, ambassador Marker served the nation with through his powerful diplomatic skills.
Foreign Minister Abdullah Haroon said that Marker was a great diplomat “who lived for Pakistan and died for Pakistan”.
He said that the late ambassador not only loved the country but also acted for the country and added that “we remember a great person from the depth of our hearts”.
Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua said that Marker practiced the ultimate objectives of diplomacy with an art of sophistication and calm approach, even in the midst of strife and discord.
She said that the late ambassador would be immensely missed by the Pakistanis and the members of Foreign Office (FO).
Marker’s daughter Nilofer Reifler said that her father was a deeply civilised man who appreciated the cultures of all countries. She thanked the FO)for paying tribute to her father.
Dean of Diplomatic Corps Atajan Movlamov said that the hard work of Marker always strengthened Pakistan’s stance in turbulent times.
Minister Roshan Khursheed Bharocha, Former advisor and special assistant to PM Sartaj Aziz and Tariq Fatemi, diplomats and family members of Marker attended the event.