Overseas Pakistanis strengthening country’s global image: Ramesh Arora

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Jul, 2026) Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora has said that overseas Pakistanis are the country’s true ambassadors, playing a pivotal role in projecting Pakistan’s positive image, strengthening its international goodwill and fostering stronger people-to-people relations across the world.

Speaking as the chief guest at the Third Mango and Multicultural Event in Sydney, Australia, the minister said overseas Pakistanis had always represented the country’s values, culture and traditions with dignity and had made valuable contributions to enhancing Pakistan’s global reputation. He also highlighted the importance of interfaith harmony, cultural diversity and peaceful coexistence in building stronger societies.

According to a handout issued here on Saturday, Arora arrived in Sydney to a warm and enthusiastic welcome by members of the Pakistani community. The event, organised by the Australian Pakistani Overseas Community, drew a large gathering of people from different religions, cultures and nationalities, reflecting Australia’s multicultural character.

Addressing the participants, the minister said the Mango and Multicultural Event was a remarkable example of interfaith harmony, cultural diversity and mutual respect.

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He said such events not only celebrated Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage but also strengthened friendship and understanding among people belonging to different faiths and ethnic backgrounds.

Referring to the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Arora said he had travelled to Australia to convey Pakistan’s message of love, tolerance, peace and interfaith harmony to the international community. He added that the Punjab government remained committed to promoting inclusivity, religious freedom and mutual respect at every level.

The minister said the Primary objective of the event was to bring people from diverse communities onto a common platform where they could interact, appreciate each other’s cultures and reinforce the values of harmony and peaceful coexistence. He remarked that the sweetness of Pakistani mangoes symbolised the warmth, affection and goodwill shared between the Pakistani and Sikh communities in Australia.

Arora said Pakistan’s soil was enriched with the values of peace, love and brotherhood, adding that the Pakistani diaspora in Australia had successfully projected the country’s culture, traditions and spirit of religious harmony, bringing pride and honour to the nation through their achievements and positive engagement.