Sports diplomacy to highlight Pakistani talent in UAE

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Envoy Ambassador Javed Malik said on Wednesday sports played an important role in connecting people and promoting a sense of healthy interaction aimed at building positive relations between the communities.

“We always support such initiatives that bring people together, he said while speaking as the guest of honour along with diplomats from Sri Lanka and India who were joined by the Chairman of Dubai Cricket Council at the launching ceremony of T20 Super Stars Cricket Tournament being organized in Dubai under the auspices of Dubai Cricket Council.

Sixteen teams are taking part in the high profile tournament which also includes seven teams from Pakistan associated with various cities across the country who have been sponsored by local corporates in an effort to promote goodwill and friendship among the community, said a message received here from Dubai.

Speaking about the initiative, Ambassador Javed Malik said cricket was very popular in the sub continent. We enjoy watching our national teams. Tournaments such as this also give an opportunity to the community to actually play themselves.

“Several Pakistani players are part of these teams and it is good to see them performing at various levels of the game”, he added.
The tournament includes teams with players from UAE, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka, Javed Malik said.

More than one million Pakistanis live, work and do business in the UAE and they play a vital role in supporting Pakistan’s economy through their remittances and act as a bridge that connects Pakistan and United Arab Emirates. Events such as these not only provide healthy recreation for our community but also go long way in promoting cordial people to people relations.

He appreciated the Dubai Cricket Council for their positive role in promoting the game of cricket in the UAE. (APP)