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The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris hosted a special ceremony in honour of Dr. Aurore Didier for conferment of Pakistan’s civil award, Tamgha-i-Pakistan (Medal of Pakistan), in recognition of her outstanding contributions to archaeology and the promotion of cultural cooperation between Pakistan and France
PARIS, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th May, 2026) The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris hosted a special ceremony in honour of Dr. Aurore Didier for conferment of Pakistan’s civil award, Tamgha-i-Pakistan (Medal of Pakistan), in recognition of her outstanding contributions to archaeology and the promotion of cultural cooperation between Pakistan and France.
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch conferred the award on Dr. Didier on behalf of the President of Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, French scholars and archaeologists, representatives of cultural institutions, media persons, and friends of Pakistan.
Welcoming the guests, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch congratulated Dr. Didier on the prestigious recognition and appreciated her invaluable services towards the preservation and promotion of Pakistan’s rich archaeological heritage, particularly the Indus Valley Civilization.
<?php /*?> <?php */?>The Ambassador highlighted the longstanding cooperation between Pakistan and France in the field of archaeology and underscored the important role played by Dr. Didier and other French archaeologists in strengthening bilateral cultural and academic ties.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Didier expressed gratitude to the Government of Pakistan for the honour and reaffirmed her commitment to continued collaboration with Pakistani institutions and researchers. She noted that Pakistan’s archaeological heritage occupies a unique place in world civilization and emphasized the importance of joint efforts for its preservation and international promotion.
The event concluded with a reception in honour of Dr. Aurore Didier.
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