WASHINGTON/CANBERRA: As the country observed Defence and Martyrs Day on Friday, a ceremony was held at Pakistan’s Embassy in Washington to commemorate the 54th anniversary of the 1965 war.
US deputy assistant secretary of defence, Heino Klinck, addressed the ceremony and acknowledged Pakistan Army’s success against terrorism.
In his address, Ambassador to the United States Asad Majeed noted that Pakistan is fully capable to defend its freedom and autonomy, and affirmed that the nation will not hesitate from rendering any sacrifice to protect the motherland.
The ceremony was attended by military attaches of different countries.
In addition to it, another ceremony was held in Pakistan high commission in Canberra, the capital of Australia.
Addressing the gathering, which had Australian armed forces personnel, government officials and Pakistan community members in attendance, High Commissioner Babar Amin said that bilateral relations between the two nations were mutually beneficial and were based on the common desire for promoting peace and security.
Amin also recalled that Pakistan and Australia enjoy strong cooperation in defence and security domains as well.
