Sri Lanka High Commission in Islamabad participated at the Pakistan Foreign Office Women’s Association (PFOWA) Annual Charity Bazaar- 2024 held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan on 01 December 2024. A large number of Embassies / High Commissions actively took part at the PFOWA Bazar with over 20 local Pakistani Charitable organizations & local entrepreneurs in Islamabad.

The Charity Bazaar was inaugurated by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, under the theme of “Joining Hands, Joining Hearts.” The event aimed to raise funds for charitable activities benefiting underprivileged communities. It provided an opportunity for diplomats and their families to showcase their countries’ rich cultural heritage.
Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, A. Christy Ruban, and his spouse attended the opening ceremony. The Sri Lankan stalls at the event highlighted the country’s tourism, cultural heritage, and a selection of renowned products, including Ceylon tea, spices, wellness items, handicrafts, and traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Visitors to the Sri Lankan stalls were treated to freshly brewed Ceylon tea.

This annual participation by the Sri Lanka High Commission in Islamabad reinforces the mission’s commitment to promoting Sri Lanka’s culture and products, while supporting charitable causes in Pakistan.