The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara, in collaboration with the Pakistan Embassy International Study Group (PEISG), hosted a cultural evening in honour of a delegation of high-achieving Pakistani students visiting Tรผrkiye under the special initiative of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, to reward academic excellence and promote educational and cultural exchanges between the two brotherly countries.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Tรผrkiye, H.E. Dr. Yousaf Junaid, Rector OSTฤฐM Technical University Prof. Dr. Murat Ali Yulek, Senior Joint Secretary Mr. Aftab Rashid from the Ministry of Education, senior officials from the Turkish Ministry of National Education, academicians, and other distinguished guests attended the event.
In his remarks, Ambassador Junaid highlighted that the studentsโ visit reflects Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharifโs vision of empowering youth and deepening educational cooperation with Tรผrkiye. He urged the students to serve as young ambassadors of Pakistan and to learn from Tรผrkiyeโs educational and cultural experiences. The Ambassador appreciated the support of the Turkish Ministry of National Education and reaffirmed Pakistanโs commitment to strengthening collaboration in student exchanges, teacher training, and curriculum development. Ambassador Junaid concluded by reaffirming the timeless PakistanโTรผrkiye bond, describing it as โone nation, two states.โ
Rector OSTฤฐM Technical University Prof. Dr. Murat Ali Yulek, noted that such exchanges help young people appreciate each otherโs cultures and build lasting friendships. He also lauded PEISGโs role in promoting academic excellence and mutual understanding between the two countries.
The guests were warmly received by Director PEISG Mr. Ghalib Gillani, who briefed the visiting students on the institutionโs vision, activities and key mile stones achieved over the years. Students of PEISG presented vibrant cultural performances reflecting the shared heritage of Pakistan and Tรผrkiye.
Under the Prime Ministerโs initiative to reward academic excellence, 149 high achieving students from 26 public sector examination boards from all across Pakistan visited Turkiye in two batches. The students visited prominent universities and explored significant historical and cultural landmarks in Istanbul and Ankara, an experience that will contribute greatly to their academic enrichment and personal growth.
