LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP):Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYM) Coordinator Rizwan Anwar has said international youth exchanges were playing an important role in strengthening global connectivity, fostering partnerships and providing Pakistani youth with opportunities to engage with the international community. He was speaking at a special reception hosted by the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme in honour of the international youth exchange delegation of SEE Pakistan, attended by international delegates, vice chancellors, …
Youth engagement vital for stronger international connectivity: PMYM’s coordinator
LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP):Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYM) Coordinator Rizwan Anwar has said international youth exchanges were playing an important role in strengthening global connectivity, fostering partnerships and providing Pakistani youth with opportunities to engage with the international community.
He was speaking at a special reception hosted by the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme in honour of the international youth exchange delegation of SEE Pakistan, attended by international delegates, vice chancellors, educationists, youth leaders and other distinguished personalities, here on Wednesday.
Welcoming the delegation, Rizwan Anwar highlighted the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for youth development, empowerment, global connectivity and meaningful international engagement.
He said Pakistani youth were not merely the leaders of tomorrow but leaders of today and ambassadors of Pakistan to the world. He added that international youth exchange programmes enabled young people to understand different cultures, exchange ideas, develop lasting connections and present Pakistan’s positive image globally.
Rizwan Anwar said the government was focusing on education, digital skills, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, innovation, research and international exposure as key pillars of youth development.
He stressed that youth exchanges should not remain limited to visits or ceremonial activities but should become a foundation for long-term friendships, institutional cooperation, partnerships and stronger international ties. He added that under the leadership of Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, the programme was creating diverse opportunities for Pakistani youth to develop skills, strengthen leadership capabilities, pursue entrepreneurship and innovation, and connect with international networks.
The coordinator said such initiatives would enable Pakistani youth to contribute effectively to national development while representing the country at the international level. He also invited international delegates to experience Pakistan’s rich culture, hospitality, diversity and history, as well as the immense potential of its young generation.
The reception was attended by Vice Chancellor Lahore College for Women University Dr Uzma Qureshi, Vice Chancellor University of the Punjab Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, Vice Chancellor University of Home Economics Lahore Prof Dr Zaib-un-Nisa Hussain, and Vice Chancellor University of Education Lahore.
