10/01/2025

Provincial Health Minister, Khawaja Imran Nazir, and Turkish Education Minister Distribute 100,000 Masks, Stregthening Pakistan-Türkiye Relations

Lahore: The visit of the Republic of Türkiye's Minister of Education, Yusuf Tekin, and Consul General of Türkiye, Dumus Bastings, to Government Kinnaird Girls High School, Empress Road, was warmly welcomed.

Provincial Minister for Health Khawaja Imran Nazir, Secretary Health Nadia Saquib, and Secretary Schools Education Khalid Nazir Wattoo greeted the distinguished guests upon their arrival.

The students of Kinnaird School extended a vibrant welcome with floral bouquets and a lively band performance.

The Republic of Türkiye donated 100,000 N-95 masks to the people of Punjab.

During the visit, the Turkish Minister of Education and the Provincial Health Minister toured the school’s physics lab and smart classrooms to assess the educational facilities.

The students had the opportunity to take group photos and selfies with the distinguished guests. The Turkish Minister personally distributed masks among the students, who also presented the national anthem and patriotic songs of Türkiye.

As a token of goodwill, the Turkish Minister of Education planted a commemorative sapling in the school’s lawn.

Address by Türkiye’s Minister of Education, Yusuf Tekin

Minister Tekin expressed his gratitude for the profound bond of love and friendship that has existed between the people of Pakistan and Türkiye for years. He conveyed appreciation for the warm reception by the students of Lahore and emphasized that his visit would pave the way for enhanced development and cooperation in education and other sectors. He affirmed his commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Türkiye friendship and collaboration further.

Remarks by Provincial Minister for Health, Khawaja Imran Nazir

Minister Nazir highlighted that the relations between Pakistan and Türkiye have always flourished during the tenure of the PML-N government. He expressed gratitude to the Turkish government for their generous donation of 100,000 N-95 masks, including 50,000 masks provided during the smog season and another 50,000 now.

Presentation of Souvenirs

The Provincial Health Minister presented a souvenir to the Turkish Minister of Education, while the Secretary of Schools Education also presented him with souvenirs and shields.

The esteemed guests from Türkiye extended heartfelt thanks to the Punjab Government for their warm and gracious hospitality.