Ambassador of Ireland to Pakistan, Mary O’Neill called on Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr Mukhtar Ahmed and discussed with him issues of bilateral interests. The ambassador was heading a delegation including representatives from University College Dublin, the National University of Ireland, and Dublin City University. Issues of exploring opportunities for continued collaboration between the two countries in the higher education sector came under discussion during the meeting. On the occasion, Ambassador O’Neill, the first resident Irish Ambassador to Pakistan, briefed the Chairman HEC on the opening of the first Irish Embassy in Pakistan and expressed appreciation for the contributions of the Pakistani community in Ireland, particularly in medicine and social services.

Dr Mukhtar Ahmed reaffirmed HEC’s commitment to strengthening educational partnerships with Ireland, emphasizing the recognition of qualifications, faculty and student mobility, creation of scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students, and collaboration in joint research projects addressing shared challenges like climate change, water conservation, food security, and artificial intelligence. The Ambassador thanked the Chairman for his support and dedication to advancing educational and scientific cooperation between Pakistan and Ireland.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan