Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan of the Prime Minister’s Youth
Programme (PMYP) held a high-level meeting with German Ambassador Ms. Anka
Lepel at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to discuss avenues of bilateral cooperation
and youth development initiatives.
During the meeting, both sides explored potential areas of collaboration, focusing
on education, skills development, vocational training, and international opportunities for
Pakistani youth. Chairman PMYP commended the Ambassador’s distinguished
diplomatic career and expressed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening youth
engagement and global partnerships.
Chairman PMYP provided a detailed briefing on the Prime Minister’s Youth
Programme, with a special focus on the National Youth Council and its advisory role in
shaping youth-centered policies. He emphasized that engaging youth in national policy-
making is a government priority and highlighted the Council’s efforts to empower young
Pakistanis in decision-making processes. The discussion also covered the Green Youth
Movement, a PMYP initiative addressing climate change and environmental awareness
among youth.
The German Ambassador highlighted Germany’s interest in Pakistan’s Technical
and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector and announced plans to increase
the number of Pakistani students in Germany from 6,000 to 10,000, underscoring
Germany’s commitment to academic and professional exchange.
The Ambassador appreciated the initiative and also commended Chairman Rana
Mashhood Ahmad Khan for his active and impactful role as a youth activist, recognizing
his efforts in promoting youth empowerment, productive employment, and skill
development.
Both parties agreed to continue fostering bilateral cooperation in youth education,
vocational training, skills development, and international exposure, reinforcing
Pakistan’s commitment to global partnerships and enhancing opportunities for the next
generation.
