ISLAMABAD: APR 10 (DNA):Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, held a meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Irfan Neziroglu, to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation and youth-centric initiatives between the two nations. The meeting underscored the deep fraternal bonds shared by Pakistan and Türkiye, transcending traditional diplomatic ties.
During the discussions, Ambassador Neziroglu highlighted the potential for youth exchanges and collaborations, emphasizing opportunities for Turkish students to pursue higher education at Pakistan’s prestigious universities. He expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Türkiye during the devastating earthquake, lauding it as a testament to the solidarity between the two countries.
In a significant announcement, Chairman Rana Mashhood revealed that Pakistan would offer fully funded scholarships to Turkish students, paving the way for stronger academic linkages. He also sought collaboration on the National Youth Council of Pakistan, inviting Turkish expertise and participation to empower the youth of both nations.
The meeting also explored cooperation in media and sports, with both sides expressing enthusiasm for joint projects that would further cement cultural and people-to-people connections. Concluding the meeting on a heartfelt note, Ambassador Neziroglu remarked, “This is not a diplomatic relation. We are brothers,” encapsulating the profound sense of kinship that defines Pakistan-Türkiye relations.
The Chairman reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to deepening ties with Türkiye, emphasizing that such initiatives would unlock new opportunities for the youth and strengthen the historic brotherhood between the two nations.
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