United Nations (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 24 Mar 2026) The Pakistani Embassy in Washington held a flag raising ceremony on Monday to celebrate Pakistan day.
The event brought together senior US government officials, members of the Pakistani American diaspora, embassy officials, and media representatives to honor the nation’s founding ideology and its enduring partnership with the United States.
The ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, then Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh raised the national flag to the tune of the national anthem.
Private messages from the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister were read out.
Representing the US Department of State, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Ambassador John Boomersheim highlighted the deep-rooted nature of the bilateral relationship.
“Under President (Donald) Trump, US-Pakistani relations have strengthened significantly,” Boomersheim noted. “As Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last year, we see an opportunity to expand our strategic and economic relationship with Pakistan,” he added.
In his address, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh described Pakistan Day as a celebration of the determination that led to independence in 1947.
“Pakistan’s founding resilience demonstrated its survival and sovereignty, defying early doubts and maintaining independence for 79 years,” the ambassador stated. He described the nation’s journey as one of “determination translated into flexibility,” especially in light of the challenges of turbulent political and economic geography.
Emphasizing Pak-US relations as one of the most important in modern history, Ambassador Sheikh highlighted 2026 as the “Year of Action” and expressed his commitment to working closely with US partners to achieve tangible results. results In strategic partnership. Maintaining good relations between Pakistan and the United States is crucial, given their large populations, and is not a matter of choice.
“Pakistan positions itself as a diplomatic and stabilizing partner in a turbulent region, offering credentials to support the broader regional security architecture,” he said, adding that Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to diplomacy and dialogue.
Addressing the security challenges, Ambassador Sheikh stressed Pakistan’s firm resolve to combat terrorism. Realizing that Pakistan is still… essential A victim of global terrorism, he stressed that the nation continues to bear this burden on behalf of the international community.
The ambassador stressed, “We are the front line in the international war against terrorism, and we cannot be deterred.” “We will not allow our successes in this important field to be diminished by any enemy.”
The ceremony concluded with the cutting of a cake, then the ambassador expressed his gratitude to the participants for attending the ceremony.