THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED - Roundtable with the High Commissioner of Pakistan
HE Dr Faisal Aziz Ahmed, Pakistan High Commissioner
Monday, 26 May 2025 5:10pm for 5:30pm - 7:15pm (Catering provided)
Wellington
High Commission of Pakistan, 182 Onslow Road, Khandallah
The NZIIA Wellington Branch in partnership with the High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan invites interest from NZIIA Wellington members to attend an upcoming roundtable event to discuss the many vistas of Pakistan, the heart of Asia.
Situated at the confluence of South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and China, Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world, a leading Islamic and Asian power, and a leader of the Global South. It is the quintessential heart of Asia, and pivotal to the unfolding Asian century.
As the world order undergoes generational shifts, geo-economic centres of gravity shift eastward, and New Zealand reinvigorates its Asian connections, it is time to take a fresh look at Pakistan, its potential and challenges, and scope of the Pakistan-New Zealand relations.
Dress: Business Casual
Transport: Street parking available or via public transport on the number 24 Bus (Via Lambton Quay/Rutherford House) to Mandalay Terrace bus stop, Khandallah
Registration: For Wellington Branch members only by Expression of Interest (EOI) including an explanation why you would like to attend. Registration confirmations to successful members will be sent by 20 May 2025 if not earlier. Security will check confirmed attendees against the list at the main gate.
Expression of Interest
Terms and conditions
-Expressions of interest should include a brief note why you are interested in attending this roundtable and your interest in Pakistan-New Zealand relations. NB Any EOI without a brief note will not be considered.
-Places are limited due to capacity. This event is for NZIIA Wellington Branch members or Wellington student members only. Non members will not be considered.
-Please note, successful applicants will be advised of the meeting details by confirmation email by 20 May 2025.
-Please do not bring large bags with you as you will be unable to bring with you to the High Commission as security protocols will apply.
-NZIIA Code of Conduct applies. This event will be run under Chatham House rules. https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/chatham-house-rule.
BIOGRAPHY- H.E. DR. FAISAL AZIZ AHMED
Born in 1974. Holds MBBS degree.
Joined Foreign Service of Pakistan in 2002.
Served at Headquarters as Assistant Director (2003-2006), Deputy Director (2007-2008), Director (2008 & 2012, 2018-2019), Director General (2019-2021).
Served as Director (Programme/Administration), Foreign Service Academy (2012-2014), Director General Strategic Planning (2019-2020) and Director General Strategic Communication Division (2020-2021) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Also served as Deputy Head of Mission UAE (2014-2018), and Deputy High Commissioner UK (2021-2024)
Since June 2024, he is serving as Pakistan’s High Commissioner to New Zealand with concurrent accreditation to Samoa, Kiribati, and Tonga.
Dr. Ahmed is married and has three children.
The NZIIA Wellington Branch in partnership with the High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan invites interest from NZIIA Wellington members to attend an upcoming roundtable event to discuss the many vistas of Pakistan, the heart of Asia.
Situated at the confluence of South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and China, Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world, a leading Islamic and Asian power, and a leader of the Global South. It is the quintessential heart of Asia, and pivotal to the unfolding Asian century.
As the world order undergoes generational shifts, geo-economic centres of gravity shift eastward, and New Zealand reinvigorates its Asian connections, it is time to take a fresh look at Pakistan, its potential and challenges, and scope of the Pakistan-New Zealand relations.
Dress: Business Casual
Transport: Street parking available or via public transport on the number 24 Bus (Via Lambton Quay/Rutherford House) to Mandalay Terrace bus stop, Khandallah
Registration: For Wellington Branch members only by Expression of Interest (EOI) including an explanation why you would like to attend. Registration confirmations to successful members will be sent by 20 May 2025 if not earlier. Security will check confirmed attendees against the list at the main gate.
Expression of Interest
Terms and conditions
-Expressions of interest should include a brief note why you are interested in attending this roundtable and your interest in Pakistan-New Zealand relations. NB Any EOI without a brief note will not be considered.
-Places are limited due to capacity. This event is for NZIIA Wellington Branch members or Wellington student members only. Non members will not be considered.
-Please note, successful applicants will be advised of the meeting details by confirmation email by 20 May 2025.
-Please do not bring large bags with you as you will be unable to bring with you to the High Commission as security protocols will apply.
-NZIIA Code of Conduct applies. This event will be run under Chatham House rules. https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/chatham-house-rule.
BIOGRAPHY- H.E. DR. FAISAL AZIZ AHMED
Born in 1974. Holds MBBS degree.
Joined Foreign Service of Pakistan in 2002.
Served at Headquarters as Assistant Director (2003-2006), Deputy Director (2007-2008), Director (2008 & 2012, 2018-2019), Director General (2019-2021).
Served as Director (Programme/Administration), Foreign Service Academy (2012-2014), Director General Strategic Planning (2019-2020) and Director General Strategic Communication Division (2020-2021) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Also served as Deputy Head of Mission UAE (2014-2018), and Deputy High Commissioner UK (2021-2024)
Since June 2024, he is serving as Pakistan’s High Commissioner to New Zealand with concurrent accreditation to Samoa, Kiribati, and Tonga.
Dr. Ahmed is married and has three children.
Membership
NZIIA membership is open to anyone interested in understanding the importance of global affairs to the political and economic well-being of New Zealand.