Syed Shakeel Gillani

The Turkish Ambassador Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul recently visited and met with Dr. Nadeem Shafiq Malik, Federal Secretary, Ministry of National History and Literary Heritage Division along with Rizvan Turkoglu and Gokhan Umut, Syed Junaid Ikhlaq was also present on the occasion. Meeting was based on common and mutual interest regarding historical heritage with some futuristic plans and innovational ideas between Pakistan and Turkey to promote more harmony and strength, Turkish Ambassador particularly mentioned about the place specially allocated in the museum for establishing of Turkish corner besides other parts of discussion and acknowledged. The Director Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centre Ulash Urtash visited earlier to the museum and shared basic information and requirements under the kind guidance and visionary approach of the Ambassador.

Turkish Ambassador hosted the students, who received the government scholarships to study in different Turkish universities during the academic year 2019-2020. Mr. Yurdakul told the students that Turkey is their second home, where they would never feel that they are living abroad. Be active and keep strong relations with Turkish community. All Turks love Pakistan and you will find them very cooperative and helpful also said that Pakistani students are new members of Turkish family, students definitely feel good and energetic on their successful return and could be able to do unique for both the counrties. Students paid thank to the Ambassador for hosting and gathering before their departure.

The writer is Head of Communication
Turkish Cultural Centre
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