President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari was welcomed at the airport in Turkmenistan uniquely and lovingly. He arrived in Turkmenistan for a two-day visit, where he was greeted by two local children holding a bouquet and a traditional salted bread, which is served to express joy for the guests.
On this occasion, President Zardari, establishing a new tradition, took a piece of bread from the first child and put it in his mouth. The child happily took a bite of the bread, after which the president also took a bite. He repeated the same process with the second child, much to everyone’s amusement.
صدر آصف علی زرداری کا خوبصورت انداز۔ ترکمانستان آمد پر بچوں کو بریڈ اپنے ہاتھوں سے کھلائی اور ان کا جھوٹا خود کھایا۔ ایسے ہی محبتوں سے بھرے مناظر کی پاکستان کو ضرورت ہے۔ pic.twitter.com/jXUunXarrp
— Ali Dar (@alimdar82) October 11, 2024
The Deputy Prime Minister of the host country and other dignitaries expressed pleasant surprise at President Zardari’s affectionate approach. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar was also present alongside President Zardari during this event.
The video of the president’s child-friendly approach has gone viral on social media. It was first shared by Ishaq Dar’s son, Ali Dar, who wrote, “Pakistan needs such loving scenes.” This incident not only reflects the gentleness of President Zardari but also exemplifies the friendly relations between Pakistan and Turkmenistan.
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