Ambassador of Finland to Pakistan Mr. Hannu Ripatti called on the Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi in his office today on 31st October, 2023. Madad Ali Sindhi welcomed the delegation and said that the exchange of expertise and knowledge regarding Vocational and Technical Training between the two countries can upgrade existing institutions in Pakistan. Minister and the Ambassador agreed in principle to establish a center of excellence at National Skills University which will focus on Hotel and Restaurant Industry in addition with Construction, IT, Teachers Training and Engineering Studies with the help of the Turku Municipality of Finland. Similarly, a center of excellence will be established at the Pakistan Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management in collaboration with the Turku Municipality of Finland. Minister said that in the field of Non-Formal Education, National Skills University (NSU), Islamabad is providing Technical Skills to the Pakistani youth, which can be enhanced to be a Skill Learning Centre for current and aspiring Pakistani youth to work abroad. The Ambassador of Finland to Pakistan Mr. Hannu Ripatti informed the minister about the on going collaboration between the government of Finland and Pakistan and stated that they are already providing vocational trainings at NUTECH and NUST. The Ambassador told the minister that 2 Finnish universities are already providing technical and human expertise to these institutions. He informed the minister that approximately 500 people are already under training. He informed the minister that with the help of the government of Finland NUTECH has already expanded their 1 year diploma course to 3 year course in the filed of hotel and restaurant management. Madad Ali Sindhi praised the literacy rate of Finland and the high quality of education that their public sector provides to its entire population. Madad Ali Sindhi raised the pressing concern of Out of School Children in Pakistan. He said that it is of utmost importance and that it is one of the biggest challenges that Pakistan faces today. Ambassador of Finland shared the experience of Finland and apprised the minister about the policies adapted by the government of Finland to overcome these problems. Both dignitaries agreed to work together on enhancing cooperation in the field of education. Madad Ali Sindhi said that our goal is to lay the foundation in such a way that it can push the future governments to perform at the same level of commitment and devotion to serve the people of our country.
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