Ambassador Farukh Amil (فاروق عامل) visited Seinan Gakuin University to deliver a lecture on Pakistan. Earlier he met with the Chancellor and President of the University, Professor Gary Wayne Barkley. They discussed areas of cooperation for promotion of education in Pakistan and in particular the need to establish an institutional linkage between Seinan Gakuin University and a Pakistani University.
Chancellor Barkley briefed the Ambassador on the history and the development of Seinan Gakuin University and preparation being made for its centenary. Appreciating the visit by the Ambassador he agreed to work on establishing academic links with Pakistani Universities. Whilst speaking to the students the Ambassador outlined the historical, political and cultural connection between Pakistan and Japan. He also elaborated on different aspects of Pakistani society and its role in the global world. In particular he highlighted the role of Pakistani community during the Great East Japan Earthquake/Tsunami and the importance and leading role of Pakistan in global peace keeping. The presentation was followed by a lively question-answer session.
