**Dutch Ambassador Bids Farewell, Emphasizes Continued Sports Diplomacy Between Netherlands and Pakistan**<\/p>\n
The outgoing Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Henny De Vries, paid a farewell visit to the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) camp office, where she was commended for her significant contributions to promoting sports and fostering bilateral relations through the Dutch embassy\u2019s \u2018Sports Diplomacy\u2019 initiative.<\/p>\n
During her visit, Ms. De Vries met with federal and sports officials, including Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani, Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), and Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti, President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation. Both officials warmly welcomed the ambassador and extended their gratitude for her proactive role in enhancing sporting ties, particularly in hockey, between the two countries.<\/p>\n
The ambassador expressed her hope that the sports diplomacy efforts initiated during her tenure would continue to flourish, paving the way for further exchange programs at both club and national levels. She highlighted the importance of such initiatives in strengthening people-to-people connections and promoting mutual understanding.<\/p>\n
Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani thanked Ms. De Vries for her dedication to advancing sports diplomacy and wished her success in her next assignment in Angola. He acknowledged her efforts as instrumental in building goodwill and supporting sports development in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti also praised the ambassador for her personal involvement in the promotion of hockey, emphasizing how the sport serves as a conduit for bridging cultural divides and fostering international relations.<\/p>\n
Ms. De Vries assured the Pakistani officials that she had already briefed her successor on the Dutch government\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting sports, especially hockey, in Pakistan. She reiterated the desire for continued collaboration, ensuring that the foundation laid during her tenure would be built upon in the years ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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