PM Shehbaz sends mango gift to Bangladesh leadership before end of term

The act signifies the strengthening of diplomatic ties and relations between the two neighbouring nations

ISLAMABAD:

In a gesture of goodwill, the outgoing Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has sent a delightful gift of world-renowned Pakistani mangoes to the President, the Prime Minister, and other esteemed dignitaries of Bangladesh. 

As per the annual tradition, this act signifies the strengthening of diplomatic ties and fraternal relations between the two neighbouring nations.

“Every year, the leadership of Pakistan sends the gift of world-famous Pakistani mangoes as a goodwill gesture to the leadership and dignitaries of fraternal states,” Fasiullah Khan, the Press Counsellor for the Pakistani embassy in Bangladesh, said on Twitter, affirming the continued commitment to fostering strong bilateral relations between the two countries.

“In keeping with this tradition, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has sent his message of goodwill as well as the gift of seasonal fresh mangoes to the President, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries of Bangladesh,” he said.

Prime Minister of #Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif sends gift of Pakistani Mangoes to President & Prime Minister of #Bangladesh

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— Fasih Ullah (@Fasihullahpk) August 7, 2023

This is Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s final week in office, with the dispatch of seasonal fresh mangoes coming a day before the expected dissolution of Parliament on Wednesday. 

The dissolution of the National Assembly days ahead of the end of its natural term will pave the way for an interim government to hold the next general elections in the country within the constitutional stipulated time of 90 days.

Pakistani mangoes are celebrated for their sweet taste, aroma, and quality the world over, with several local varieties including the Sindhri, Chaunsa, Langra, Sonaro and Saroli mangoes in high demand in the international market.

Pakistani leaders often exchange the seasonal mango fruit with foreign dignitaries as not only a culinary tradition but a symbol of friendship and mutual respect.