ISLAMABAD
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Saturday met with Russian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Albert P. Khorev to discuss enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors, particularly focusing on the promotion of religious tourism.
\nGovernor Faisal Kundi highlighted that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is home to over 2,000 religious sites that could attract international tourists.
\nHe emphasized the need to strengthen Pakistan-Russia relations in trade, economy, education, culture, and tourism.
\nKundi expressed a desire to increase collaboration with Russia in youth and women\u2019s initiatives, proposing an event in Peshawar to foster connections between the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Russia.
\nThe discussion also included the establishment of sister city relations between Peshawar and Russian cities.
\nAdditionally, the Governor talked about reviving the Russian Language Center established at University of Peshawar in 2018.
\nHe suggested inviting scholars from Central Asia and Russia in the future to highlight shared cultural, artistic, and historical values.
\nHe expressed the aim of engaging youth through dialogue, poetry, music, and culture to combat violence.
\nKundi proposed inviting Russian scholars and ensuring the implementation of a 2020 agreement between the Peshawar Museum and the Moscow Museum of Oriental Studies, which had been stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
\nIn response, the Russian Ambassador suggested organizing exhibitions on art and artificial intelligence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\nHe welcomed the Governor\u2019s sentiments and proposals, saying that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are fortunate to have a capable and visionary leader like Kundi.
\nHe added that such positive leadership is essential for a nation\u2019s development and prosperity, and that Pakistanis in Russia, especially from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, play a vital role in showcasing Pakistan\u2019s positive image through their expertise.
\nBoth sides agreed to continue advancing public development and prosperity projects in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Saturday met with Russian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Albert P. Khorev to discuss enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors, particularly focusing on the promotion of religious tourism. Governor Faisal Kundi highlighted that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is home to over 2,000 religious sites that could attract international tourists. He emphasized […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":303262,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-436912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-peshawar"],"yoast_head":"\n