The Embassy of Pakistan in Baku, in collaboration with the Pakistani Language and Culture Center at the Azerbaijan University of Languages, today organized a literary event titled ‘Bridge Between Languages: Presentation of Azerbaijani–Urdu Literary Translations’.
The event featured the launch of the Azerbaijani translation of ‘Towards the Goal’ (Mənzilə Doğru), by Pakistani motivational speaker and author Mr. Qasim Ali Shah, and the Urdu translation of ‘Sehrbazlar Dərəsi’, a celebrated work by Azerbaijani academic and scholar Professor Kamal Abdulla, Rector of the Azerbaijan University of Languages. The translated works highlight the growing literary and cultural exchange between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
Pakistan’s Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, H.E. Wajiha Qamar, inaugurated the event. Members of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ms. Tamam Jafarova, and Mr. Rizvan Nabiyev praised the historic ties between the two brotherly countries.
The programme also included a photographic exhibition by Ms. Virginija Morgan-Hayat, showcasing beautiful pictures of Pakistan’s rich and diverse culture, heritage, and landscapes. She also shared her experiences and reflections on Pakistan. The documentary ‘Salam Pakistan’ was also played during the event.
The guests also savored Pakistani cuisine and desserts.
The event brought together parliamentarians, academics, writers, students, media representatives and guests from diverse sectors of society. It underscored the importance of literary and cultural exchanges in strengthening the longstanding friendship and people-to-people connections between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.