German Ambassador Meets Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan to Explore Youth Collaboration
Islamabad : – Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) held a high-level meeting with German Ambassador 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.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
