Vietnam (Special Crosspedent)
The Ambassador of Pakistan to Vietnam and Laos, H.E. Mrs. Samina Mehtab, accompanied by the Commercial Secretary, Mr. Ali Qayyum Raja, participated in the opening ceremony of the 16th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2022 (ITE HCM 2022), as part of the 75 years celebrations of Pakistan’s Independence and Golden Jubilee of Pakistan- Vietnam Diplomatic Relations.
In collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO) are taking part in the event for the first time. A 4 member delegation of Pakistani tour operators namely Legend Hotels & Resorts; Zoon Safaris; Hunza Explorers and Saltoro Summits Treks & Tours are in HCMC, Vietnam for the ITE, 2022. The Pakistani tour operators had various B2B meetings with major tour operators in Vietnam as well as numerous International Buyers, during first day of the event.
The Ambassador, while talking to Vietnamese Media and different delegates at the event, highlighted that Pakistan was a progressive country with a vibrant nation and enormous potential, especially in Tourism sector. Pakistan possesses a rich and diversified cultural heritage. Pakistan has also inherited a multitude of archaeological sites, most notable of which are the Buddhist heritage sites. Pakistan was indeed the seat of Buddhism evident by its spectacular remnants of the Gandhara civilization scattered all over the country. She also invited Vietnamese tourists to visit Pakistan for a wonderful, adventurous, and enlightening experience. In her message to Vietnamese businesses in Hospitality and Tourism Sector, she invited them to invest in Pakistan and establish long term B2B relations.
