Statue of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Unveiled in Havana to Mark 150th Birth Anniversary
Havana, The Gulf Observer: Cuban authorities and members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Havana paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, with the inauguration of a statue in his honour marking the 150th anniversary of his birth.
The ceremony was attended by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Cuba, Shahbaz Mansoor Malik; Cuba’s Minister of Culture, Alpidio Alonso; Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Anayansi Rodríguez; and representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Cuba.
Ambassador Highlights Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Legacy
Ambassador Mansoor Malik highlighted the significance of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s legacy for Pakistan, particularly his role in the creation of an independent state.
He also noted the importance of unveiling the statue in Cuba. “Cuba is bound to us by a strong bond of solidarity and brotherhood,” he said.
Ariel Lorenzo, Director of Asia and Oceania at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recalled the history of bilateral ties between the two countries.
Pakistan Reaffirms Support for Cuba
In an exclusive statement to Prensa Latina, Ambassador Mansoor Malik emphasised Islamabad’s support for the Cuban people in their struggle against the coercive measures imposed on the country by Washington.
The Founder of Pakistan
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, known as Quaid-e-Azam, or “the Great Leader”, was born in Karachi on December 25, 1876, and is regarded as the founder of Pakistan. A London-trained lawyer, he began his political career in the Indian National Congress, where he was a staunch advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity.
