ISLAMABAD
Advisor to Prime Minister for Political, Public Affairs, National Heritage and Culture Engr Amir Muqam has said that Pakistan looks forward to working with all Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries towards achieving our common goals.
Addressing the 20th meeting of ministers of culture of the member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Adviser to Prime Minister Engr Amir Muqam has said that Pakistan attaches a great importance to SCO and strongly believes that it is a unique platform to celebrate our commonalities and to work together to forge a common future marked by our rich cultural heritage.
The online meeting was held in the chair of the Minister of Culture of India and also attended by ministers of culture of SCO Member States and delegates. The meeting was also attended by Federal Secretary for National Heritage and Culture Fareena Mazhar and other senior officials.
Engr Amir Muqam said that we are ready to collaborate with SCO member states by launching joint initiatives, projects and programmes, ensuring effective participation of folk artists in cultural festivals and events, promoting exchange of research scholars, museums technicians and managers as well as and arts and craft experts and undertaking joint publications to focus on cultural similarities in the member state.
“We strongly believe that cooperation in all fields of culture is crucial to promoting mutual understanding and cooperation among our member states”, he added.
The advisor to the Prime Minister said that Pakistan is home to a variety of ancient sites and historic structures that offer a unique glimpse of Taxila, these archeological wonders are a reminder of the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Engr Amir Muqam said that Pakistan considers that cultural relations among SCO member states are crucial for promoting mutual understanding, building bridges of friendship and strengthening our cultural ties.
Adviser to the Prime Minister said that Pakistan supports further expansion of cultural exchange programs, organization of the cultural events and festivals and promotion of our cultural heritage among SCO member states under SCO umbrella. He said that SCO has become an important platform for the participating countries to enhance their cultural exchanges and promote mutual understanding.
Adviser to Prime Minister said that the role of the SCO in promoting cultural relationships is becoming increasingly important as it seeks to build bridges between its members and foster closer ties between them.
