The Embassy of Pakistan Brussels organized an event about Pakistan’s adventure Tourism, to mark successful Belgian expeditions of K2, Nanga Parbat and Broad Peak at the chancery today [Friday].

Pakistan Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Dr. Asad Majeed Khan welcomed the participants to the Embassy.

The participants included renowned Belgian mountaineers, Stef Maginelle, Sofie Lenaerts, Niels Jespers, Luc Beirinckx and Wouter Noterman, who had recently climbed K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I & II and Broad Peak, as well as a group of trekkers who will be undertaking trekking expedition in Pakistan next month.

The Ambassador highlighted Pakistan’s potential as one of the most attractive tourism destination in the world.

He said Pakistan's tourism industry has significantly developed with improved touristic infrastructure and visitor facilities.

Dr. Asad Majeed Khan said the expedition of the Belgian climbers will be a source of inspiration to local and international travellers especially mountaineers, trekkers and adventure tourists.

During the event, the climbers shared their personal mountaineering experiences at the K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and II, Biafo Glacier and Snow lakes in Karakoram Mountains as well as their interaction with the hospitable local population from the area.