ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Adam Mulawarman Tugio on Sunday said the Indonesian embassy is organizing a five days cultural exhibition starting from July 20th of this month to strengthen Relegio-cultural and civilizational relations between Pakistan and Indonesia.
The Ambassador of Indonesia told the media that the cultural conference will be held under the auspices of the Indonesian Embassy Islamabad and Lok Virsa on the theme of “A Confluence of Civilization Between Indonesia and Pakistan. This five-day cultural exhibition will be held at Shakarparian,Lok Virsa Islamabad and will continue from July 20-24th.
The Ambassador of Indonesia said that the purpose of this cultural exhibition is to bring Pakistan and Indonesia closer culturally and to introduce the new generation to their heritage. Pakistan and Indonesia are connected in historical cultural, cultural and religious relations which have deep roots in history, he added.
Ambassador Adam further said that Islam came to Indonesia through the efforts of South Asian spice traders who have been coming to Indonesia for the purpose of trade for hundreds of years.
He said that Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country like Pakistan and there are wide opportunities for cultural and commercial integration in both countries. He also said that the need for interfaith diplomacy in both countries is very important through which many goals of improving mutual relations can be achieved.
The Ambassador said that Indonesia always values its relationship with Pakistan and both countries have deep economic and trade relations. He said that there is an annual trade of $4 billion between the two countries, which needs to be further increased.
Meanwhile, the Ambassador of Indonesia said that Pakistan and Indonesia have vast opportunities for the promotion of education. Indonesia gave the most scholarships to Pakistani students this year.
