VORONEZH, Oct 29 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, laid a wreath at the Memorial Complex at Victory Square in Voronezh on Thursday, paying tribute to the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives during the Great Patriotic War. He was accompanied by First Deputy Chairman of the Government of Voronezh Region, Danil Alexandrovich Kustov.
The memorial honours those who defended Voronezh during the fierce battles of 1942–1943. The city endured immense destruction and loss of life before its liberation on 25 January 1943. Inaugurated in 1975, the memorial stands as a lasting tribute to their courage and sacrifice.
Ambassador Tirmizi paid his respects to the fallen, acknowledging the enormous sacrifices made by the Russian people during the Second World War.
The wreath-laying ceremony was part of his official visit to Voronezh Region and reflected Pakistan’s deep respect for Russia’s history.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
