Pakistan has presented a meticulously crafted replica of the Fasting Buddha sculpture to Thailand. A ceremony to this effect titled “A Spiritual Journey from Gandhara to ASEAN: Celebrating Shared Heritage and Religious Tourism was held at the National Museum in Bangkok. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Thailand, Rukhsana Afzaal, presented the replica to Director General of Thailand’s Fine Arts Department, Phanomboot Chantrachoti. Attendees included Thai officials, diplomats, UN representatives, civil society, academics, and media. Director General Chantrachoti expressed gratitude, noting the gift as a symbol of enduring diplomatic and cultural ties, reflecting shared Gandharan and Buddhist heritage. He emphasized its potential to foster collaboration through exhibitions and cultural initiatives. Ambassador Rukhsana Afzaal highlighted the replica, crafted by Pakistani artist Jamil Kakar, as a testament to Pakistan’s Gandhara legacy, centered in ancient Taxila, and its role in Buddhist civilization. She underscored its significance in strengthening Pakistan-Thailand friendship and promoting cultural exchanges under Pakistan’s long-standing ASEAN partnership. The ceremony featured a photographic exhibition of Gandhara artifacts and Buddhist sites in Pakistan.