PRESS RELEASE
A fashion show was organized by the Embassy in collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) on 18th December 2019.
The event was inaugurated by H.E. Ambassador Elisabetta Belloni, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Italy.
Speaking at the occasion, Ambassador Nadeem Riyaz spoke about the excellent ties between Pakistan and Italy in diverse areas of cooperation. He informed the audience that PIFD was Pakistan’s premier institution offering fashion and design studies. He said that the collection displayed was the work of students of the institution.
Secretary General Belloni reiterated that Pakistan and Italy have close collaboration in all areas and the relations between the two countries have increased manifold in the last few years. She appreciated the work of students of PIFD.
The audience were captivated by the fashion show and the choir singing by the Choir of Santa Maria Della Salute.
The event was attended by Ambassadors, senior diplomats, government functionaries, politicians, businessmen, journalists, members of UN based Rome agencies and the elite of the city.
The evening concluded with serving of traditional Pakistani cuisine and Italian desserts for Christmas. The event was widely appreciated.
Rome
20th December 2019
Last modified: January 22, 2020
