Embassy of Brazil, Islamabad
| Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad | |
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| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Address | House No. 1, Street No. 72, Sector F-8/3 |
| Coordinates | 33°43′15.9″N 73°02′36.9″E / 33.721083°N 73.043583°E |
| Ambassador | Olyntho Vieira |
| Website | islamabade.itamaraty.gov.br |
The Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad[a] is the diplomatic mission of Brazil in Pakistan. The current Brazilian ambassador to Pakistan is Olyntho Vieira.[1]
Location
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
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- Brazil–Pakistan relations
- List of diplomatic missions of Brazil
- List of diplomatic missions in Pakistan
Notes
[edit]- ^ Portuguese: Embaixada do Brasil em Islamabade; Urdu: برازیلی سفارتخانہ، اسلام آباد
References
[edit]- ^ George, Asees (2020-10-13). "Envoys present credentials to President". Associated Press Of Pakistan. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ Google (20 October 2015). "Location of the Embassy of Brazil, Islamabad" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Contact Us". Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ Mussadaq, Maha (1 August 2013). "Olá Brasil!: Brazil introduces 5-year multiple entry visas for Pakistani businessmen". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ a b Bari, Mavra (4 September 2012). "An insight into Brazil's life and culture". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ Today: Monthly Review, Volume 1. University of Michigan. 1963. p. 58.
- ^ Pakistan Press Yearbook. Express Publishers. 1956. p. 87.
- ^ Hyatt, Ishrat (19 March 2012). "Brazilian culture, Pakistani expertise". Dawn. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "New visa regime with Brazil". Dawn. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ "Pak-Brazil friendship to go a long way: Brazilian envoy". Daily Times. 24 January 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Diplomatic calendar : Farewell to Brazil's popular ambassador". Dawn. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ Bari, Mavra (16 May 2012). "Brazil offers students 'no brain drain' scholarships". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ Shahid, Ayesha (25 February 2012). "Brazilian Film Festival a multicultural gala". Dawn. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ Kazim, Syeda Shehrbano (22 November 2013). "Photographic exhibition depicts Islam in Brazil". Dawn. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ Kazim, Syeda Shehrbano (22 September 2013). "Sounds and flavours of Brazil in Islamabad". Dawn. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ "Samba Night at the Brazilian embassy". Dawn. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ "English, Urdu versions of Brazilian novels launched". Dawn. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ "Admissions to Portuguese classes open". The News. 10 August 2014. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Learning Portuguese: Brazilian embassy seeks applications". The Express Tribune. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ Hetland, Atle; Chaudhry, Shahbaz (23 February 2015). "Pakistanis trained in Brazilian sport". Dawn. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ "Diplomatic calendar : Portuguese language graduation". Dawn. 1 February 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
https://www.app.com.pk/top-news/envoys-present-credentials-to-president-2/
External links
[edit]- Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad (in Portuguese and English)
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