The
Ambassador of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Khan Hasham Bin Saddique
called on His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al-Essa, Minister for Education of Saudi
Arabia, in his office in Riyadh. The Ambassador conveyed the best wishes of the
government and people of Pakistan for the continued success and prosperity of
the leadership and people of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, says a press release
received from Riyadh here today.
The
Ambassador discussed with the Minister matters related to education of
Pakistani expatriates in the Kingdom. He informed the Minister about the
projects of construction of purpose built
Pakistani school buildings in Damam and Riyadh. He requested Dr. Ahmed
Al-Essa for facilitation in early completion of these projects. The Minister
appreciated both the initiatives and assured his full support.
The
Ambassador and the Minister also discussed student’s educational cum cultural
exchange programme between the two countries, during the discussion. Dr. Ahmed
Al-Essa, Minister for Education of Saudi Arabia, shared that the Government of
Saudi Arabia has already reserved scholarship quota for Pakistani students in
the undergraduate educational programmes in various universities of the Kingdom.
The Minister assured that through Higher Education, students educational and
cultural exchange programmes can be initiated which would help the students of
the two countries to benefits from respective educational opportunities.
The
Ambassador thanked the Minister for receiving him in his office and expressed
hope for promoting collaboration in the field of education between the two
countries.
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