Most Venerable Arayawangso, Thai Monk calls on the President. 29/10/19

PRESIDENT’S SECRETARIAT (PUBLIC)
PRESS WING
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(PR No. 164/2019)
Most Venerable Arayawangso, Thai Monk calls on the President
Islamabad, October 29, 2019: Pakistan has a rich multi-cultural heritage and there are
various Gandhara heritage sites all over the country, said President Dr. Arif Alvi while
talking to The Most Venerable Arayawangso, Thai Monk, who along with a 15 member
delegation from Thailand called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad today.
The President highlighted the opening of Kartarpur corridor and facilitation being
extended by the Government to religious pilgrims and tourists. The delegation thanked
the President for the hospitality extended by the Government of Pakistan and hoped that
the visit would encourage tourists from Thailand and other countries to visit Pakistan and
study its ancient Gandhara Civilization.
The Most Venerable Arayawangso, Thai Monk, along with a 15 member delegation from
Thailand is on a 5-day visit to Pakistan. The delegation will visit heritage sites in Pakistan
including Takht Bhai, Peshawar Museum, Taxila Museum, Bhamala and Haripur.
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