Islamabad: A high-level delegation from the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, to discuss opportunities for enhancing cultural cooperation between Pakistan and the Arab world.

According to Press Information Department, the ALECSO delegation was led by Director-General Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar of Mauritania and included key figures such as Prof. Dr. Mohammed Sanad Subeh Darwish from Jordan, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Jemni from Tunisia, and Mr. Mourad Mahmoudi from Algeria. They were joined by Muhammad Murtaza Noor from the Inter-University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan and Secretary Asad Rahman Gillani from the National Heritage and Culture Division.

The discussions focused on exploring joint initiatives in music, drama, visual arts, and dance to foster cultural exchange. ALECSO’s head introduced the organization, which consists of 22 member states, and expressed interest in expanding cultural collaboration with Pakistan. The Federal Minister emphasized the importance of institutional ties and proposed a structured framework for cooperation, including the potential signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.

The meeting also highlighted Pakistan’s cultural heritage, with an invitation extended to the delegation to explore the country’s archaeological sites. Secretary Gillani discussed the division’s mandate and initiatives while proposing further collaboration, such as sending a Pakistani cultural troupe to ALECSO events and establishing cultural exhibitions.

The commitment to promoting cultural exchanges and strengthening institutional engagement concluded the meeting, marking a significant step toward enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and ALECSO.