French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, presents Francophonie Talents award in Islamabad
Celina Ali
Islamabad: The Ambassador of France to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, this week presented the Francophonie Talents award to the winner of a cultural and linguistic competition held in the capital, in a ceremony celebrating French language and Francophone cultural diversity.
The award was presented during a ceremony attended by members of the diplomatic community, cultural enthusiasts and representatives of Francophone countries.
Ambassadors of Romania and Belgium were also present at the event, joining the French envoy in recognising the winner. Their participation highlighted shared diplomatic efforts to promote the French language and strengthen cultural ties among Francophone nations in Pakistan.
The event brought together participants and guests in an atmosphere focused on cultural exchange and appreciation of linguistic diversity.
Following the ceremony, attendees were hosted at a Francophonie-themed buffet, adding a culinary element to the evening’s programme.
The occasion underscored the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering closer international engagement and strengthening people-to-people connections through shared linguistic and artistic traditions.
