{"id":1147178,"date":"2026-01-16T22:11:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1147178"},"modified":"2026-01-16T22:11:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:11:47","slug":"pakistan-germany-eye-expanded-youth-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/pakistan-germany-eye-expanded-youth-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, Germany Eye Expanded Youth Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Chairman Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan met German Ambassador to Pakistan Ms Anka Lepel at the Prime Minister\u2019s Office\u00a0 to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation on youth development, education, skills training, and international opportunities.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Both sides agreed to advance collaboration through policy engagement, vocational initiatives, academic exchange, and climate focused youth programmes.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, held a detailed meeting with German Ambassador Ms. Anka Lepel\u00a0 to explore long term avenues of cooperation between Pakistan and Germany aimed at empowering youth and expanding global linkages.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the meeting, both sides examined potential areas of collaboration, particularly in education, skills development, vocational and technical training, and international exposure for Pakistani youth.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chairman PMYP welcomed the Ambassador and praised her diplomatic career, while reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s commitment to enhancing youth engagement through sustained international partnerships.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan briefed the Ambassador on the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme and its core initiatives, with special emphasis on the National Youth Council and its advisory role in youth centered policy making.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He stressed that involving young people in national decision making remains a government priority and highlighted efforts to ensure youth voices shape public policy.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Green Youth Movement was also discussed as a key initiative addressing climate change and environmental awareness among young Pakistanis.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">German Ambassador Ms. Anka Lepel expressed Germany\u2019s keen interest in Pakistan\u2019s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector and highlighted opportunities for expanded cooperation in skills based education.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">She announced plans to increase the number of Pakistani students in Germany from 6,000 to 10,000, reinforcing Germany\u2019s commitment to academic and professional exchange.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Ambassador commended the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme and appreciated Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan\u2019s active role in advancing youth empowerment, productive employment, and skills development.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Both sides agreed to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation in youth education, vocational training, skills development, and international exposure, reaffirming a shared commitment to creating greater opportunities for the next generation.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):Chairman Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan met German Ambassador to Pakistan Ms Anka Lepel at the Prime Minister\u2019s Office\u00a0 to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation on youth development, education, skills training, and international opportunities. 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