Pakistan, Canada discuss cooperation in education

Islamabad: Canadian High Commissioner Perry John Calderwood called on Minister of Federal Education and Professional Training Engineer Muhammad Balighur Rehman here and discussed ways and means to increase bilateral cooperation in education sector.

The minister welcomed the high commissioner and appreciated the Canadian government’s ongoing assistance programme for Pakistan’s education sector. He assured the high commissioner of his support in the implementation of the programme.

The high commissioner praised the contributions of Pakistani students enrolled in Canada both to the host institutions and the community. He also commended the agreements between Pakistani and Canadian Universities and said that there was tremendous potential for cooperation in the education sector going forward as well. Academic linkages have also strengthened people to people ties between the two countries, he added.

The minister said the people of Pakistan always cherish good experiences in Canada and receive a feeling of warmth from Canadian people.  He also shared the present government’s initiatives and achievements in improving quality, accessibility and infrastructure of education with the high commissioner.