The delegation of Republic of Korea led by the Ambassador H.E. Mr. Suh Sangpayo called on Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood today. Both sides exchanged views on a range of bilateral issues of mutual interest.
Both sides agreed to enhance the collaboration in skills sector and information technology. Mid career officials including principals and headmasters' short training courses through KOICA support program also came under discussion. 500 Pakistani students are studying in RoK in various programmes. The delegations level talk will be held between two sides to further explore the avenues of cooperation in this regard.
The both sides also agreed to enhance the collaboration in the fields of art, culture and heritage. Republic of Korea is providing a grant of $ 4 million for promotion of Gandhara Art of Pakistan and an MoU in this regard is on the final stage. To promote the soft culture and to give relief to the masses during Covid days, exchange of virtual musical programmes and TV dramas also came under discussion.
The both sides expressed the desire to further deepen ties through consistent engagements and working level coordination in the areas of Education, Art and Culture. Federal education Secretary Farah Hamid Khan and the Secretary National Heritage and Culture Syed Asif Haider Shah were also present in the meeting.
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