ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP):Pakistan on Tuesday extended greetings to the people and governments of Iraq and Korea as the two countries celebrated their National Day and Foundation Day respectively.
“On the occasion of National Day of the Republic of Iraq, we extend our heartiest felicitations to its people and Government,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement.
Also known as Iraq Independence Day, the Day is annually celebrated on October 3 to mark the country’s independence from Britain in 1932.
“On the occasion of National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea, we extend our heartiest felicitations to its people and Government,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement.
The Korea Foundation Day is celebrated as the foundation of the first Korean state, Gojoseon, in history. The state was founded by Dangun, the Founding Father of Korea, in 2333 BCE.