French envoy, friends pay glowing farewell tribute to outgoing political & press counselor
\nZUBAIR QURESHI
\nIslamabad
\nAmbassador Nicolas Galey of France, Friday evening, paid glowing tribute to his colleague, Political Counsellor and Head of the Political & Press Section at the Embassy of France, Henry Sokrarith who is completing his 4-year term and leaving Pakistan soon in the first week of August. The ambassador described him as a diplomat distinguished by \u201chard work, sincerity and modesty.\u201d
\nThe event held at the Movenpick Hotel, Centaurus Islamabad drew a large gathering of diplomats, members of civil society, media representatives, human rights advocates and Team France, reflecting Sokrarith\u2019s popularity and the strong professional relationships he built during his four-year tenure in Pakistan.
\nAmong those present were Deputy Head of Mission (DHM) France Mr Jean-Charles Allard, Vietnam\u2019s Ambassador Pham Anh Tuan, Austrian Embassy DHM Mr Hannes Machor, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Secretary General Harris Khalique, Senior Policy Adviser at the UN Resident Coordinator\u2019s Office Stacy Veld-Blundell, minority rights advocate Pirbhu Lal Satyani, Centre for Law & Justice Executive Director Mary James Gill, children\u2019s and women\u2019s rights activist Valerie Khan, a prominent voice for transgender rights Nayyab Ali, German Embassy\u2019s First Secretary for Culture and Education Mr Jan Gerald Krausser, Political Counsellor at the High Commission of Canada Fenny Hum, Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy, Prof Tahir Malik, Adviser Education Alliance Francaise Islamabad (AFI) Ms Helen Valat and other distinguished guests.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Ambassador Galey praised Sokrarith\u2019s professional excellence and personal qualities. Sokrarith is a diplomat of multiple qualities, but I would particularly mention three of them: He is hardworking, sincere and modest, he said, adding with a tinge of humour that such qualities are rarely found together in a diplomat.
\nThe ambassador also commended Sokrarith\u2019s efficiency, writing skills and dedication in handling the demanding portfolios of politics, media and human rights, noting that these responsibilities required constant vigilance and commitment. He further acknowledged Sokrarith\u2019s role as the embassy\u2019s focal point on gender equality and praised his exemplary character.
\nWishing him success in the next phase of his career, Ambassador Galey said Sokrarith would soon be joining the Human Resources Department of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs as Counsellor.
\nIn his farewell remarks, Henry Sokrarith described his four-year posting in Pakistan as a memorable chapter marked by lasting friendships and invaluable experiences.
\nHe thanked Ambassador Galey, his colleagues at the French embassy and other missions, above all his many Pakistani friends for their support throughout his assignment.
\n\u201cI will always remember the kindness, warmth and hospitality of the Pakistani people,\u201d Sokrarith said adding \u201cI am leaving with wonderful memories to cherish and look forward to this new professional adventure. I hope to meet my Pakistani friends again in France or elsewhere in the world.\u201d
\nThe farewell reception celebrated Sokrarith\u2019s contributions to strengthening France-Pakistan relations and recognized his engagement with Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic, media and civil society communities during his tenure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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