ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): A meeting was held at the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) Office between Secretary WPC, Dr. Shahida Rehmani; Chairperson Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming, Dr. Nafisa Shah; and Treasurer WPC, Shahida Begum and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Pakistan, Rongvudhi Virabutr. The meeting focused avenues for enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Thailand in the areas of women’s empowerment, political participation, economic inclusion, and peacebuilding. At …
Thai ambassador calls on secretary WPC
ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): A meeting was held at the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) Office between Secretary WPC, Dr. Shahida Rehmani; Chairperson Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming, Dr. Nafisa Shah; and Treasurer WPC, Shahida Begum and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Pakistan, Rongvudhi Virabutr.
The meeting focused avenues for enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Thailand in the areas of women’s empowerment, political participation, economic inclusion, and peacebuilding.
At the outset, the participants conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the people and Royal Family of Thailand on the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati and expressed solidarity with the people of Thailand during this difficult moment.
Welcoming the Ambassador, Dr. Shahida Rehmani highlighted the longstanding friendly relations between Pakistan and Thailand and emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral ties.
She underscored the role of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus as a bipartisan platform advancing women’s rights, gender equality, and inclusive governance.
Dr. Rehmani noted that Pakistan and Thailand could benefit from greater cooperation and exchange of experiences in areas such as women’s economic empowerment, digital inclusion, gender-responsive budgeting, leadership development, and parliamentary engagement on gender equality.
Dr. Nafisa Shah, Chairperson of the Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming, appreciated Thailand’s support for vocational and beauty skills training programmes and encouraged the expansion of such initiatives to the provincial level across Pakistan. She also welcomed Thailand’s work in the agriculture sector and expressed support for expanding collaboration in women’s agricultural empowerment.
Ambassador Virabutr reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to women’s empowerment and highlighted Thailand’s collaboration with UN Women and the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus on initiatives aimed at enhancing women’s economic participation.
He shared updates on ongoing projects supported by Thailand, including a women’s economic empowerment initiative in Sialkot being implemented with UN Women.
He also highlighted programs focused on women’s entrepreneurship, vocational and beauty skills training, and economic opportunities within the broader care and marriage economy.
The Ambassador further outlined Thailand’s support for women in agriculture, noting that the first phase of a training programme had already commenced with 30 women participants.
