A bronze bust of Pakistan’s founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, has been unveiled in a park in Havana, the capital of Cuba.
A bronze bust of Pakistan’s founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, has been unveiled in a park in Havana, the capital of Cuba. According to a statement issued by the Pakistani Embassy in Havana, the bronze bust of Quaid-e-Azam has been installed in a local park as part of commemorations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The bust was formally unveiled at a ceremony.
Cuban Minister of Culture Alpidio Alonso Grau attended the event as the chief guest. Deputy Foreign Minister Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo and other senior Cuban officials were also present. Addressing the ceremony, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Cuba, Shahbaz M. Malik, paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam’s tireless struggle and outstanding contributions to establishing an independent homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent.
Cuba also praised Jinnah’s determination and perseverance, as well as his invaluable efforts in the creation of Pakistan and its national development. Participants said the unveiling of the bust symbolised the longstanding friendship, mutual respect and strong ties of cooperation between the two countries. The ceremony was attended by Cuban members of parliament, prominent personalities, a large number of ambassadors and representatives of the diplomatic corps. Pakistani students studying in Cuba under medical scholarship programs represented the Pakistani community at the event.
