Federal
Minister for Education and Professional Training, Engr. Muhammad Baligh Ur
Rehman has said that the importance of languages can never be denied as
languages are the reflection of culture and civilization.
The Federal Minister was addressing as
chief guest the closing ceremony of National Conference on Persian
Language-Challenges and future prospects at the auditorium of Higher Education
Commission, Islamabad on Thursday. The two-day
Conference was jointly organized by Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran, Higher
Education Commission (HEC) and National University of Modern Languages (NUML).
Federal Minister Baligh Ur Rehman
noted the Persian language has deep connection with our region especially
Pakistan as most of our intellectuals work is in Persian language. He said most
part of the poetry of Allama Muhammad Iqbal is in Persian language, adding that
we will have to learn Persian Language if we want to know about our history and
civilization.
The Federal Minister congratulated
Embassy of Iran, HEC and NUML for holding the Conference on Persian Language.
This conference will prove a milestone in the promotion of Persian language.
He also emphasized the need of
promotion of regional languages for the national integrity.
Baligh Ur Rehman also said that
Pakistan has strong relations with Iran and Pakistani people have great
affection for the people of Iran.
At the end, the Federal Minister
distributed Saadi and Iqbal Awards.
