Ambassador memoirs Reminiscences of My Wanderings Places launched

Ambassador memoirs Reminiscences of My Wanderings Places launched during a virtual event.

Former Ambassador Arif Kamal authored the book ‘Reminiscences of My Wanderings’ places.

The virtual lunching ceremony with review held under the aegis of Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI).

Ambassador memoirs Reminiscences of My Wanderings Places launched

He said the book called for peace building with respect to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

The review panelists included former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen (retd) Ehsan ul Haq, former foreign secretary Ambassador Riaz M. Khan, former federal cabinet secretary Ejaz Rahim and senior anchorperson Dr. Moeed Pirzada.

Besides Jammu and Kashmir, Amb. Kamal viewed the book as an amalgamation of his personal glimpses of historically significant moments. They included the Iranian Revolution, the final years of the Soviet Union, war in Afghanistan and the Middle East cauldron.

He mentioned that the book presented thoughts and experiences of his life in bureaucracy. He also apprised of the roles he played in his personal capacity as a diplomat.

Meanwhile, retired general Ehsan ul Haq shared his views on the book.

He said the book not only focused on political and strategic aspects, but also highlighted socio-cultural aspects of several countries where the author served during 80s and 90s.

A blend of socio-political landscapes, diverse societies

Ambassador Riaz Mohammad Khan viewed the book as a blend of socio-political landscapes, diverse societies, varying from the Arab lands to Japan, Russia, and Canada.

Ejaz Rahim viewed the book as not a reassertion of ideological self, but a fresh foray and exploration of one’s self.

Moreover, Dr. Moeed Pirzada termed the book a valuable contribution. He also called its timing as appropriate because the word witnessed a lot of turmoil and transition in Indian Occupied Kashmir and the Middle East.

Meanwhile, Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Chairman Board of Governors ISSI Ambassador Khalid Mahmood and Najam Rafique, Director, Centre for Strategic Perspectives spoke on the occasion.

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