Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Calls Upon Community to Play Their Role in the Promotion of Urdu Language and the Country’s Rich Cultural Heritage
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh Offers Embassy Resources for the Promotion of Urdu Literature and Cultural Heritage. Terming the Urdu language a “national asset”, the Ambassador offered full support for any events, activities or functions in the United States. He said that it is a national duty to promote and to make future generations aware of Urdu literature and the country’s rich cultural heritage.
The Ambassador also invited the Pakistani community living in the U.S. to utilize the embassy’s resources for events related to the promotion of cultural heritage. He was addressing an event held to pay tribute to the great poet Asadullah Khan Ghalib. The event was organized by Bazm-e-Harf-o-Sukhan, a subsidiary of Muslim Response USA in Virginia.
The event was attended by prominent literary figures, community leaders and media representatives. Dr. Abdullah, Khalid Hameed, Naghma Sabohi, Faiz Rehman, Rahila Firdous, Babar Sarwar, Rashid Ansari, and Ali Shoaib Hassan also addressed the gathering. The participants highlighted various aspects of Asadullah Khan Ghalib’s poetry.
Emphasizing the skills and intellectual depth of the great poet of the Indian subcontinent, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed stressed the responsibility to not only preserve this heritage but also promote it and pass it on to future generations. He added that technology should be leveraged to protect and promote the Urdu language and cultural heritage.
“Urdu is an integral part of our identity, and its promotion and development will strengthen Pakistaniyat,” stated Ambassador.
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh added that raising global awareness about Pakistan’s cultural heritage is a key aspect of public diplomacy. “Every possible effort will be made in this regard,” he added.
The audience were informed about a recent exhibition of Islamic calligraphy to promote Pakistani arts and literature. He added that all events at the Embassy would be documented and published as Embassy Papers to ensure that such activities become part of historical records.
The Ambassador of Pakistan urged the community to actively contribute to the promotion and development of the Urdu language.
