The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Karachi was pleased to welcome Dr. Asma Tabassum, Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC) at Sohail University, for a productive and engaging meeting centred on strengthening educational ties and fostering meaningful academic collaboration between Moldova and Pakistan.
The discussion encompassed a wide range of areas of shared interest, with particular emphasis on youth empowerment, student delegation and exchange programmes, and the exploration of new opportunities for academic and institutional cooperation. Both sides engaged in a candid and constructive exchange of ideas on initiatives designed to provide young people with greater international exposure, leadership development opportunities and meaningful cross-cultural engagement, recognising the transformative role that such experiences play in shaping the next generation of leaders.
Dr. Asma Tabassum’s visit reflected a growing interest within Pakistan’s academic community in forging closer ties with European institutions and building bridges that can offer Pakistani students and researchers access to broader international networks and collaborative platforms. The Honorary Consulate welcomed this spirit of engagement and expressed its commitment to supporting initiatives that align with its broader mission of advancing people-to-people ties between the Republic of Moldova and Pakistan.
The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Karachi reaffirmed its commitment to fostering impactful partnerships that empower the next generation and contribute to stronger educational and institutional ties between both countries. The meeting concluded on an encouraging note, with both sides expressing optimism about the potential for future collaboration and a shared determination to translate the discussions into concrete and meaningful outcomes for students and young professionals in Pakistan and Moldova alike.
