Turkish cultural delegation calls on Sindh governor

Published January 12, 2021
THE governor pictured with members of the delegation on Monday.
THE governor pictured with members of the delegation on Monday.

KARACHI: A seven-member Turkish cultural delegation called on Sindh Governor Imran Ismail at Governor House in Karachi on Monday.

The delegation was led by Turkish drama Ertugrul Ghazi’s producer Kemal Tekden.

Celal Al, a prominent actor in the drama, and other performers Mustafa, Kadir Erdogan, Kashif Hussain Ansari, Topcu Aykut Ayik and Nurbanu Tekden were part of the delegation, according to a press release.

On the occasion, famous Pakistani film and television actors including Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Ahsan Mashkoor, Baby Umaiya Mashkoor, Mariha Mahesar, Asif Khattak, Sarwar and Dr Saqib were also present.

Governor Ismail felicitated the Turkish delegation on the success of Ertugrul Ghazi at the international level.

He said that Pakistan and Turkey had close relations. He further said that Pakistan accorded highest importance to friendly relations with Turkey.

Later, the governor presented them traditional Sindhi gifts of cap and ajrak.

The delegation thanked the Sindh governor for his hospitality.

Published in Dawn, January 12th, 2021

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