Islamabad, October 22,2026: Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Pakistan, Han Sungho, hosted a grand reception at the Korean Embassy on Wednesday evening to celebrate Korea’s National Foundation Day and Armed Forces Day.
The reception, held in the lush gardens of the embassy, was attended by a large number of ambassadors, high commissioners, diplomats, political figures, civil society representatives and members of the media.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry attended the event as the chief guest and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Republic of Korea. He highlighted the growing potential for cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education and human resource development.
Addressing the gathering, the minister extended warm felicitations to the government and people of the Republic of Korea on their national day. He commended Korea’s remarkable transformation into a global economic and technological powerhouse, describing its experience in industrial development and innovation as valuable for Pakistan.
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with the Republic of Korea and highly valued Korea’s achievements in industrial development, infrastructure, skills training, innovation and human resource development.
He noted that there was considerable potential for expanding bilateral cooperation and knowledge-sharing in these areas, adding that Pakistan wished to take the relationship to new heights through enhanced economic and investment cooperation and stronger business-to-business linkages.
The minister also appreciated the development assistance extended by the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), acknowledging its contribution to Pakistan’s development initiatives and institutional capacity-building.
Welcoming the distinguished guests, Ambassador Han Sungho highlighted the friendly and steadily growing relations between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea. He expressed confidence that bilateral cooperation would continue to expand in the coming years.
The ambassador observed that the two countries enjoyed cordial relations across various fields and expressed hope that their partnership would be further strengthened through continued engagement and mutual cooperation.
The reception also featured a cultural performance showcasing Korean traditions and heritage. Guests were served a selection of Korean cuisine alongside Pakistani dishes, adding a cultural touch to the evening’s celebrations.
The event provided an opportunity for diplomats, officials and representatives from different sectors to celebrate Korea’s national occasion and reaffirm the importance of continued friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea.
