ISLAMABAD, May 14 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and his spouse Asma Ahmad on Tuesday welcomed Bienvenue en France for their end of academic year event held at the Embassy of Pakistan Paris.
Bienvenue en France is the association for diplomats and their families stationed in Paris. It is actively supported by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, France.
To meet its missions of welcoming foreign diplomats to Paris and exchanging world cultures, Bienvenue en France organizes a large number of group or à la carte activities led by French volunteers, a press release said.
On the occasion, Ambassador Ahmad lauded the role of Bienvenue en France which he said was a unique organization doing a tremendous job of welcoming the foreign diplomats’ spouses by engaging them in various interesting programs, creating greater awareness through dialogue, conversation and sharing of experiences.
President of Bienvenue en France Veronique Debieuvre, Vice-President Catherine Jeantaud , Coordinator French Classes Dominique Texeido – Herve were present along with a large number of members of the diplomatic community.
Welcoming the guests, Asma Ahmad appreciated the multifarious activities of Bienvenue en France especially the French language classes that brought diplomats from many countries together to appreciate French culture and promote wider cultural exchange, friendship and cooperation for the common good.
Dominique briefed that spouses of diplomats from around twenty-three (23) countries had successfully completed their French classes at different levels.
The students demonstrated their French skills through various performances including skits, recitation, songs and film reviews.
President of the Association Veronique Debieuvre thanked the Ambassador for the facilitation to hold the event at the embassy of Pakistan.
