The event was hosted by the CG of Turkiye
Dignitaries from the civil, military, diplomatic
and cultural sectors attended the gathering
Staff Reporter
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed gratitude to Turkiye for its support to Pakistan during the recent military standoff with India. He made these remarks as the chief guest at the annual Turkish Traditional Breakfast held at the official residence of the Turkish Consul General in Karachi.
A Celebration of Friendship and Flavor
The event was hosted by the Consul General of the Republic of Turkiye, Mr. Cemal Sangu. Dignitaries from the civil, military, diplomatic, and cultural sectors attended the gathering. Notable attendees included Corps Commander Karachi Lt. General Muhammad Awais Dastgir, Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Rear Admiral Salman Ilyas, actor Javed Sheikh, businessman Sohail Tabba, ADIG Javed Alam Odho, DIG Maqsood Memon, CEO of Al Baraka Bank Muhammad Atif Hanif, and Abdullah Adem Gunes, Regional Director of Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools.
Turkish officials and cultural representatives such as Mrs. Gulsen Sangu, Ms. Zekiye Duru Sangu, Timurhan Abay Sangu, Ms. Busra Akpolat, Sertan Yuccer, Adem Abdullah Gunes, Muhammet Karatas, Murat Ozmen, Ahmet Murat Sekeralmaz, Ms. Nazan Bulun, Ms. Gulseven Goktas, and Cem Malyemez also graced the event.
Cultural Diplomacy Through Cuisine
In his address, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah praised the tradition of Turkish breakfasts, highlighting how the event has helped introduce millions—himself included—to the richness of Turkish cuisine. He called the gathering a celebration of enduring brotherhood and cultural exchange.
A Message of Unity and Hospitality
In his welcome speech, Mr. Cemal Sangu stated, “We gather here not just to share a breakfast, but a tapestry of flavors, a testament to the warmth and generosity that binds our two nations.” He described the event as a “symphony of flavors and friendship,” where even the sunrise was steeped in shared tradition.
Mr. Sangu added, “May this colorful breakfast be a symbol of our united journey together—full of warmth, joy, and the promise of many more mornings to come.”
The annual Turkish Traditional Breakfast has become a cherished occasion in Karachi, symbolizing the strong diplomatic, cultural, and people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Turkiye.
