President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to women who have served with distinction in advancing dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among nations. 'Their work has strengthened international engagement and supported the peaceful resolution of disputes in difficult and often uncertain circumstances,' the president said.
International Day of Women in Diplomacy
He made these remarks on the occasion of the 'International Day of Women in Diplomacy,' observed annually around the world on June 24. The President Secretariat Media Wing quoted the president in a statement released on Monday.
Pakistan's Legacy of Women in Diplomacy
'Pakistan has a long record of women contributing to diplomacy and public life. Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan represented Pakistan abroad in its early years with dignity and distinction. Begum Shaista Ikramullah, a pioneering diplomat and parliamentarian, was among Pakistan's earliest representatives at the United Nations who played an important role in advancing human rights and amplifying the voice of newly independent nations,' President Zardari said.
'Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the first woman prime minister in the Muslim world, expanded Pakistan's international engagement and strengthened its place in global forums,' he added.
