Embassy of Brazil, Islamabad

Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad
Coordinates 33°43′15.9″N 73°02′36.9″E / 33.721083°N 73.043583°E / 33.721083; 73.043583Coordinates: 33°43′15.9″N 73°02′36.9″E / 33.721083°N 73.043583°E / 33.721083; 73.043583
Location Islamabad, Pakistan
Address House No. 1, Street No. 72, Sector F-8/3
Ambassador Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins
Website islamabade.itamaraty.gov.br

The Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad[lower-alpha 1] is the diplomatic mission of Brazil in Pakistan. The current Brazilian ambassador to Pakistan is Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins.[1]

Location

The embassy is located at House No. 1 on Street No. 72 in sector F-8/3 of Islamabad.[2] It operates on weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm. In addition to the ambassador's office, the embassy includes the consular, commercial, cultural and educational, and cooperation sections.[3][4]

History

The Brazilian embassy in Pakistan was established in 1952, shortly after the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1948.[5] Brazil was the first Latin American country to open a diplomatic mission in Pakistan.[6] The embassy was formerly located at 6 Victoria Road, Karachi, during the 1950s, before the capital was shifted to Islamabad in the 1960s.[7] It is concurrently accredited to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

Activities

The embassy plays an important role in the promotion of Brazilian culture in Pakistan, and the bilateral relations between the two countries.[8] Various consular services are provided.[9] The Brazilian ambassador also serves as the honorary president of the Pakistan-Brazil Friendship Association (PBFA), established in 2011.[10][11][12] The embassy arranges numerous cultural events, including Independence Day celebrations, the Brazilian Film Festival, arts and photographic exhibitions, food exhibitions, musical events, documentary screenings, and book launches.[5][13][14][15][16][17] It also provides free language classes in Brazilian Portuguese.[18][19][20] Over 120 students have graduated from the course.[21]

See also

Notes

  1. Portuguese: Embaixada do Brasil em Islamabade; Urdu: برازیلی سفارتخانہ، اسلام آباد

References

  1. Bakhtawari, Zafar (15 October 2015). "New diplomats honoured". The Nation. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  2. Google (20 October 2015). "Location of the Embassy of Brazil, Islamabad" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. "Contact Us". Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  4. Mussadaq, Maha (1 August 2013). "Olá Brasil!: Brazil introduces 5-year multiple entry visas for Pakistani businessmen". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  5. 1 2 Bari, Mavra (4 September 2012). "An insight into Brazil's life and culture". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  6. Today: Monthly Review, Volume 1. University of Michigan. 1963. p. 58.
  7. Pakistan Press Yearbook. Express Publishers. 1956. p. 87.
  8. Hyatt, Ishrat (19 March 2012). "Brazilian culture, Pakistani expertise". Dawn. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  9. "New visa regime with Brazil". Dawn. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  10. "Pak-Brazil friendship to go a long way: Brazilian envoy". Daily Times. 24 January 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  11. "Diplomatic calendar : Farewell to Brazil's popular ambassador". Dawn. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  12. Bari, Mavra (16 May 2012). "Brazil offers students 'no brain drain' scholarships". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  13. Shahid, Ayesha (25 February 2012). "Brazilian Film Festival a multicultural gala". Dawn. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  14. Kazim, Syeda Shehrbano (22 November 2013). "Photographic exhibition depicts Islam in Brazil". Dawn. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  15. Kazim, Syeda Shehrbano (22 September 2013). "Sounds and flavours of Brazil in Islamabad". Dawn. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  16. "Samba Night at the Brazilian embassy". Dawn. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  17. "English, Urdu versions of Brazilian novels launched". Dawn. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  18. "Admissions to Portuguese classes open". The News. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  19. "Learning Portuguese: Brazilian embassy seeks applications". The Express Tribune. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  20. Hetland, Atle; Chaudhry, Shahbaz (23 February 2015). "Pakistanis trained in Brazilian sport". Dawn. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  21. "Diplomatic calendar : Portuguese language graduation". Dawn. 1 February 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
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