Govt is pursuing a forward-looking development agenda in KP: Sohail Afridi
Times Report
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, met with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan, Her Excellency Ina Ruth Luise Lepel, at the Chief Minister’s House, Peshawar. The Ambassador paid a courtesy call on the Chief Minister and was accompanied by Mr. Jan Gerald Krausser, First Secretary at the German Embassy, Islamabad.
During the meeting, the German Ambassador congratulated the Chief Minister on assuming his new responsibilities and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to her delegation. She also highlighted the ongoing areas of collaboration between Germany and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Chief Minister thanked the Ambassador for Germany’s continued partnership and emphasized that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is pursuing a forward-looking development agenda focused on resilience, economic revival, and institutional reform. He noted that while the province has faced natural and security challenges in recent years, the government has continued to move forward with resilience and reform.
Highlighting priorities in the merged districts, the Chief Minister said that his government is advancing key projects in education, health, and infrastructure to bring the region at par with the rest of the province. He shared plans to establish a state-of-the-art university in the merged districts, focusing on applied sciences and technical education to meet market demands.
The German Ambassador acknowledged the province’s efforts and appreciated the presence of German alumni teaching at the University of Peshawar, noting that these individuals represent a positive link between the two nations. “It is heartening to see Pakistani students who graduated from German universities return home and contribute to academia and development here,” she said.
On regional matters, the Chief Minister briefed the Ambassador on the situation along the Pak-Afghan border, emphasizing the importance of peace and dialogue for regional stability. He reiterated that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government remains committed to humanitarian values in managing the repatriation of Afghan nationals and ensuring their dignified return.
The meeting ended with both the Chief Minister and the German Ambassador expressing optimism about deepening cooperation and building on the long-standing friendship between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Germany.
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