The Korean Ambassador Suh Sangpyo to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday. The minister commended the deep ties between Pakistan and Korea in various fields.
The minister showed his desire for collaboration between Korea and Pakistan in various sectors particularly for the establishment of the Gandhara International University in Taxila to highlight the ancient cultural heritage of the country.
It is noted that Taxila is one of the most important Buddhist archeological sites in the world and Buddhism is the largest faith in Korea and Korean archaeologists and monks have been visiting regularly in Pakistan for research as well as pilgrimage.
“The Gandhara International University will be a good addition and it will further strong the ties between the countries,” said the minister while emphasizing the importance of the university.
During the meeting, the minister further added that there were vast opportunities to further expand economic and trade relations between the two countries and Pakistan is keen to work together.
The minister further highlighted that there are immense opportunities for development in the infrastructure of Pakistan through public-private partnership in various sectors. The Ambassador while appreciating the efforts of the minister assured his full cooperation.
He also appreciated the minister for taking concrete steps for the flood-affected people and assured his support in the further as well.
The minister showed his desire for collaboration between Korea and Pakistan in various sectors particularly for the establishment of the Gandhara International University in Taxila to highlight the ancient cultural heritage of the country.
It is noted that Taxila is one of the most important Buddhist archeological sites in the world and Buddhism is the largest faith in Korea and Korean archaeologists and monks have been visiting regularly in Pakistan for research as well as pilgrimage.
“The Gandhara International University will be a good addition and it will further strong the ties between the countries,” said the minister while emphasizing the importance of the university.
During the meeting, the minister further added that there were vast opportunities to further expand economic and trade relations between the two countries and Pakistan is keen to work together.
The minister further highlighted that there are immense opportunities for development in the infrastructure of Pakistan through public-private partnership in various sectors. The Ambassador while appreciating the efforts of the minister assured his full cooperation.
He also appreciated the minister for taking concrete steps for the flood-affected people and assured his support in the further as well.