The atmosphere in London was vibrant with the colors of Sindhi culture and unity as the Sindhi Association of Europe hosted a prestigious dinner in honor of international Sindhi representatives and delegates of the SANA International Diaspora Conference. The primary objective of this gathering was to strengthen global links within the Sindhi community, preserve cultural heritage, and devise a collective roadmap for the progress of the younger generation.
Political and Social Luminaries Under One Roof
This international assembly featured the participation of SANA General Secretary Asad Sheikh, Vice President Asghar Pathan, Chairman of Pakistan Excellence Club Hameed Bhutto, and Senator Dr. Qayyum Soomro. They were joined by central SANA leaders from the USA and Canada, including Rauf Sheikh, Akash K Ramani, Dr Zulfiqar Khawaja, Ali Hassan Bhutto, Ishaq Tanio, and Shahida Sheikh, whose presence added great prestige to the event.
While addressing the ceremony, speakers emphasized that fostering “Skill Development” among Sindhi youth is a vital necessity to navigate modern challenges. They remarked that the global success of Sindhis can only be sustained if the community remains united in transferring its unique identity and language to the next generation.
Hosting and a Galaxy of Participants
The hosts of the evening-Rohit Kumar (President, Sindhi Association of Europe), Mujeeb Jim Bhutto, Dr Ali Raza Mirjat, and Dr. Qadir Sarki-extended a warm welcome to all guests and provided a briefing on the initiatives and activities of the Sindhi community residing in Europe.
Over 100 delegates from across the world attended the dinner, including:
From Japan: Ayub Mehar
From Oman: Dr. Dileep
From Houston (USA): Mahmood Dahri, Dr. Gul Bileidi, Dr. Gul Soomro, and Munawar Rind.
A Commitment to Global Unity
During the event, participants reached a consensus on the following points to enhance cooperation between international Sindhi organizations:
Welfare: Establishing an effective network for the growth and assistance of Sindhis living abroad.
Cultural Promotion: Highlighting Sindhi language and traditions on the international stage.
Organizational Strength: Bringing various Sindhi organizations operating in different countries onto a single, unified platform.Participants expressed their gratitude to the Sindhi Association of Europe for their exceptional hospitality, describing the event as a milestone in setting a new direction for the global Sindhi community. Other notable attendees from various countries included Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Channa, Fayaz Ahmed Nandwani, Dr. Nosherwan Gul Soomro, and several others.