On 13 July 2026, the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad participated in the Mango Festival hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan in collaboration with Islamabad Serena Hotel. Held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel, the festival celebrated Pakistan's renowned mango industry while promoting the country's cultural heritage, agricultural excellence, and economic diplomacy through engagement with the diplomatic community.
As part of the festival, the High Commission of Malaysia showcased a booth featuring a selection of Malaysian mango-based delicacies and traditional dishes. The Malaysian booth attracted considerable interest from members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, business representatives, and other invited guests, providing an opportunity to promote Malaysian cuisine and strengthen cultural exchanges between Malaysia and Pakistan.
The festival was attended by Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch as the Guest of Honour. Also in attendance were Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov, Chief Executive Officer of Serena Hotels Aziz Boolani, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives, exporters, mango growers, and other distinguished guests. More than 300 guests attended the event.
In her opening remarks, Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch highlighted that the Mango Festival was more than a celebration of Pakistan's renowned "King of Fruits." She described it as a platform to showcase Pakistan's rich cultural heritage, cuisine, agricultural excellence, and export potential, while strengthening people-to-people ties through cultural diplomacy.
Malaysia's participation in the festival reflected the High Commission's continued commitment to strengthening Malaysia–Pakistan relations through cultural and public diplomacy. The event also provided a valuable platform to foster exchanges between the two countries' agricultural and business communities, while exploring opportunities for closer cooperation in the agri-food sector, trade promotion, and the sharing of best practices in agricultural development.
