The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris organized a major event in support of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP), which focuses on youth empowerment and development. The session was addressed by Special Representatives for the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Mr. Rizwan Anwar and Ms. Maha Jamil, who spoke to the audience with inspiring insights.
The event started with a keynote address delivered by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France, Mr. Asim Iftikhar Ahmed. His speech underlined the importance of engaging the Pakistani youth diaspora in France and highlighted the collaborative efforts between Pakistan and France to promote youth development.
Participants included members of the Pakistani and French youth diasporas as well as prominent youth leaders from both countries. The session served as a platform to discuss various initiatives under the PMYP aimed at equipping the youth with basic skills, promoting entrepreneurship and fostering innovation.
Mr Rizwan Anwar and Ms Maha Jamil elaborated on the core components of the PMYP, highlighting the programme’s commitment to education, employment, engagement and the environment. They highlighted ongoing projects such as the Prime Minister’s Youth Program and the Skill Development Program which have already benefited thousands of young individuals.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks which reaffirmed the commitment to achieve Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of youth development. This vision is being actively realized under the able leadership of Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, ensuring that the youth of Pakistan are empowered to contribute significantly to the progress of the nation.