Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood held one on one meeting with Syrian Education Minister H.E. Dr. Darem Tabba which was followed by a delegation level meeting today at Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.
Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood held one on one meeting with Syrian Education Minister H.E. Dr. Darem Tabba which was followed by a delegation level meeting today at Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. In a delegation level meeting, a detailed briefing about the mandate, role and key initiatives of the federal ministry was given to the Syrian delegation. Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood, welcoming the delegation, said that this is the beginning of the relationships of two brotherly states and having common binding in intellectual, cultural, technical and moral fields the ties will be further strengthened. The two sides agreed on reciprocal visits of performers, artists, writers and teachers for participation in conferences, symposia and seminars. The two sides also signed a bilateral agreement to encourage and develop mutual cooperation in all fields including Education, Culture, Science, Technical & Vocational training and Arts. They shall also exchange information, expertise and the outcome of the progress achieved in the aforementioned areas. From Syrian side the meeting was attended by the Syrian Ambassador Dr. Mazen Obeid, Third Secretary Ms. Nirouz Muhammad and The Attache Mr. Mhd Moutassem while from Pakistan side, it was attended by the Parliamentary Secretary Education Ms. Wajiha Qamar, the Secretary Education Ms. Naheed Durrani, Additional Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani and DG FDE Dr. Ikram.
The both sides also agreed on establishing direct contact of organizations working in the field of Arts and Literature. The two sides will also collaborate in translation of selected literature in the language of both the countries.