Embassy of Brazil, Islamabad explained

Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad
Location:Islamabad, Pakistan
Address:House No. 1, Street No. 72, Sector F-8/3
Ambassador:Olyntho Vieira
Coordinates:33.7211°N 73.0436°W
Website:islamabade.itamaraty.gov.br

The Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad is the diplomatic mission of Brazil in Pakistan. The current Brazilian ambassador to Pakistan is Olyntho Vieira.[1]

Location

The embassy is located at House No. 1 on Street No. 72 in sector F-8/3 of Islamabad. 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.[2] [3]

History

The Brazilian embassy in Pakistan was established in 1952, shortly after the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1948.[4] Brazil was the first Latin American country to open a diplomatic mission in Pakistan.[5] The embassy was formerly located at 6 Victoria Road, Karachi, during the 1950s, before the capital was shifted to Islamabad in the 1960s.[6] 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.[7] Various consular services are provided.[8] The Brazilian ambassador also serves as the honorary president of the Pakistan-Brazil Friendship Association (PBFA), established in 2011.[9] [10] [11] 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.[4] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] It also provides free language classes in Brazilian Portuguese.[17] [18] [19] Over 120 students have graduated from the course.[20]

See also

References

https://www.app.com.pk/top-news/envoys-present-credentials-to-president-2/

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George. Asees. 2020-10-13. Envoys present credentials to President. 2021-02-05. Associated Press Of Pakistan. en-US.
  2. Web site: Contact Us. Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad. 20 October 2015.
  3. News: Olá Brasil!: Brazil introduces 5-year multiple entry visas for Pakistani businessmen. The Express Tribune. 1 August 2013. 21 October 2015. Maha. Mussadaq.
  4. News: An insight into Brazil's life and culture. The Express Tribune. 4 September 2012. 22 October 2015. Mavra. Bari.
  5. Book: Today: Monthly Review, Volume 1. 1963. University of Michigan. 58.
  6. Book: Pakistan Press Yearbook. 1956. Express Publishers. 87.
  7. Web site: Hyatt . Ishrat . Brazilian culture, Pakistani expertise . Dawn . 20 October 2015 . 19 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120427094912/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-6-98413-Brazilian-culture-Pakistani-expertise . 27 April 2012 .
  8. News: New visa regime with Brazil. Dawn. 1 August 2013. 22 October 2015.
  9. News: Pak-Brazil friendship to go a long way: Brazilian envoy . Daily Times . 24 January 2011 . 20 October 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062309/http://archives.dailytimes.com.pk/national/24-Jan-2011/pak-brazil-friendship-to-go-a-long-way-brazilian-envoy . 4 March 2016 .
  10. News: Diplomatic calendar : Farewell to Brazil's popular ambassador. Dawn. 12 April 2015. 20 October 2015.
  11. News: Brazil offers students 'no brain drain' scholarships. The Express Tribune. Mavra. Bari. 16 May 2012. 20 October 2015.
  12. News: Brazilian Film Festival a multicultural gala. Dawn. 25 February 2012. 22 October 2015. Ayesha. Shahid.
  13. News: Photographic exhibition depicts Islam in Brazil. Dawn. Syeda Shehrbano. Kazim. 22 November 2013. 22 October 2015.
  14. News: Sounds and flavours of Brazil in Islamabad. Dawn. 22 September 2013. 22 October 2015. Syeda Shehrbano. Kazim.
  15. News: Samba Night at the Brazilian embassy. Dawn. 28 June 2013. 22 October 2015.
  16. News: English, Urdu versions of Brazilian novels launched. Dawn. 5 March 2015. 22 October 2015.
  17. News: Admissions to Portuguese classes open . The News . 10 August 2014 . 20 October 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140811050958/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-6-266302-Admissions-to-Portuguese-classes-open . 11 August 2014 .
  18. News: Learning Portuguese: Brazilian embassy seeks applications. The Express Tribune. 13 August 2015. 20 October 2015.
  19. News: Pakistanis trained in Brazilian sport. Dawn. 23 February 2015. 22 October 2015. Atle. Hetland. Shahbaz. Chaudhry.
  20. News: Diplomatic calendar : Portuguese language graduation. Dawn. 1 February 2015. 22 October 2015.

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