People of Türkiye have deep affiliation with Pakistan: Mehmet Paçaci

ISLAMABAD, Nov 01, (SABAH): A high powered delegation let by the Ambassador of Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan Mehmet Paçaci called on the Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi in his office on Wednesday.

Madad Ali Sindhi welcomed the Türkiye delegation and said that the two countries have cultural, linguistic and people to people love for each other. Madad Ali Sindhi discussed exchange of expertise and knowledge regarding Vocational and Technical Training. He said that the two countries can benefit from the experience of each other. He acknowledged and praised the long standing brotherly relation between the two countries. Madad Ali Sindhi welcomed exchange of teachers and students to further mutual cooperation especially for Skilled Vocational Training. Minister said that QAU and other universities will offer research fellowship to professors of Turkish Universities to conduct research on topics of mutual interest. He said that there is significant potential in cooperation between the two countries.

Ambassador of Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan Mehmet Paçaci said that People of Türkiye have deep affiliation with Pakistan. He said that University to University cooperation and Technical Institution to Technical Institution collaboration is the way forward. He briefed the minister about the multiple on going projects by the Government of Türkiye under Turkish cooperation and coordination Agency (TIKA). The projects cover a wide range of socio-economic aspects. He was told that TIKA completed 20 such projects in 2022 alone. His Excellency briefed the education minister about the ongoing restoration and preservation of old religious and cultural manuscripts. Madad Ali Sindhi expressed deep appreciation for this project and said that his ministry would provide every support for this project. He highlighted the role of Sindhi Language Authority in this regard. He said that TIKA should collaborate with provincial organizations as well to enhance its scope in this regard.

Minister was briefed about the various on going projects such as development of an Incubation center at QAU, establishment of Ultrasound ward and solarization of DHQ at D.I.Khan, establishment of fashion design and culture centre in GB, Upgradation of medical equipment for Thalassemia patients in various hospitals, establishment of mobile health units in rural Sindh and Balochistan in addition with numerous primary and secondary schools that have more than 13,000 students enrolled. Both delegations agreed to revive the Pak Turk Mobility grant Program which will enhance exchange of teachers between the two countries. In addition with that construction of Centre of Hospitality at NSU will also take place, which has been put on hold due to Covid and earthquake in Turkiye.

Madad Ali Sindhi praised the current government’s efforts in modernising the education system of Pakistan. Federal Minister thanked the Ambassador and highlighted the cordial and friendly relations between the two countries. Minister said that the two countries have shared history and literature.