ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP): Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan Thursday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Islamabad to expand youth cooperation, deepen bilateral engagement, and launch a broad set of joint programmes focused on leadership, training, cultural exchange, and capacity building.
The MoU was formally signed by Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, and Kyrgyz Minister for Culture, Information and Youth Policy, Mirbek Kemelovich Mambetaliev, during a ceremony attended by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and federal ministers from both countries.
The signing marked a significant moment for both governments as they moved toward a stronger, long-term partnership built around youth development.
Officials said the agreement reflects the shared vision of Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan to harness the energy, creativity, and potential of young people and channel it toward national and regional progress.
The two sides emphasized that youth are central to future growth, stability, and cooperation across the region.
Under the MoU, the two countries will collaborate closely to exchange experiences, technical knowledge, and best practices in youth policy.
Both nations will organize joint events, including seminars, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, and official youth delegation visits.
These activities are designed to promote learning, build capacity, and expose young people to new ideas, institutions, and opportunities for development.
The cooperation framework places strong focus on leadership development, entrepreneurship support, cultural exchange, and civic engagement.
Youth from both countries will gain access to training programmes, joint initiatives, and collaborative platforms designed to help them participate actively in economic, social, and community-based activities.
The aim is to prepare them for meaningful roles in policy making, regional cooperation, and innovation-driven growth.
Officials noted that the partnership will create multiple avenues for cross-cultural learning.
Young people will be able to experience different environments, interact with peers from another society, and broaden their understanding of the region.
Both countries believe this exchange will strengthen people-to-people contacts and build long-term goodwill.
The MoU is being viewed as a milestone in Pakistan–Kyrgyzstan relations. It reinforces diplomatic ties, supports educational cooperation, and promotes cultural and professional linkages.
Government representatives agreed that sustained collaboration at the youth level will support stability, economic development, and shared progress in the years ahead.
The agreement also emphasizes empowering young leaders with modern skills. Training modules, joint projects, and participatory platforms will help youth engage directly with development processes.
Officials believe the initiative will not only strengthen communities but also contribute to a more connected and resilient region.
Both countries expressed strong commitment to ensuring that the partnership remains active, impactful, and long-term.
They highlighted that regional cooperation depends on preparing the next generation of innovators, reformers, and problem-solvers who can serve their societies with confidence and competence.
Chairman PMYP Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said the signing reflects Pakistan’s dedication to developing a dynamic and capable generation.
He said the partnership will support young people in Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan by giving them opportunities to build skills, gain exposure, and contribute to national and regional development.