KAZAN, Nov 10 (APP):Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, on Tuesday took part in the round table "The Eastern Fair as a Model of People-to-People Diplomacy" here that brought together representatives of cultural institutions, universities, the creative industries and organisations working on international cooperation. On the occasion,the ambassador said the "Russia–East" Festival shows how crafts, food, music and shared traditions can bring people together, a Ministry of Foreign …
Ambassador Tirmizi partakes round table on people-to-people diplomacy in Kaza
KAZAN, Nov 10 (APP):Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, on Tuesday took part in the round table “The Eastern Fair as a Model of People-to-People Diplomacy” here that brought together representatives of cultural institutions, universities, the creative industries and organisations working on international cooperation.
On the occasion,the ambassador said the “Russia–East” Festival shows how crafts, food, music and shared traditions can bring people together, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs news release said.
He drew a parallel between Tatarstan and Pakistan: both are home to many faiths, languages and traditions, both have a rich Islamic heritage, and both serve as meeting points between regions. Pakistan lies at the crossroads of South, Central and West Asia, while Tatarstan links Europe and Asia. Kazan, with its mosque and cathedral standing side by side in the Kremlin, reflects the same spirit of coexistence that Pakistanis value.
He said Pakistan is ready to work more closely with Russia in culture, education, youth exchanges and museums. The Ambassador also announced that at the next Festival, the Embassy of Pakistan will ensure a strong presence of Pakistani culture and arts.
The participants agreed that culture, education, cinema and scientific exchange are among the best ways to build understanding between Russia and the Islamic world.
The roundtable participants included Director of the Rashit Vagapov Tatar Cultural Foundation, Rifat Fattakhov; Director General of the Centre for the Development of Creative Industries of Tatarstan, Ranko Tepavchevich; Chairperson of the Academy of Youth Diplomacy and Creative Communications, Dilbar Sadykova; Leonid Isaev of HSE University; Executive Director of the “Altyn Minbar” Film Festival, Milyausha Aituganova; Director General of the National Museum of Tatarstan, Airat Faizrakhmanov; and Elmira Sadykova of the Foundation for Promoting Strategic Dialogue and Partnership.
