ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, artificial intelligence (AI), and skills development, as the High Commissioner of Rwanda to Pakistan, Haririmana Fatou, paid a courtesy call on Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, officials said on Monday.
During the meeting, both sides discussed a wide range of collaborative initiatives aimed at aligning education systems with the evolving needs of modern industry. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in high-growth sectors, including information technology, artificial intelligence, and professional skills development.
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Minister Wajiha Qamar highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen vocational and technical education, noting that closer engagement with Rwanda could open new avenues for collaboration in teacher training and the health sector, particularly in nursing and allied healthcare education.
Officials said the two sides also explored opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity building, with an emphasis on equipping young people with skills relevant to emerging technologies and global labour market demands.
A key highlight of the meeting was the shared commitment to promoting girls’ education. Both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to prioritise female education as a cornerstone of inclusive and sustainable development, agreeing that empowering young women through targeted academic and professional training is essential for long-term economic stability in both countries.
The engagement reflects growing Pakistan–Rwanda ties and signals a broader intent to deepen cooperation in education, technology, and human resource development between South Asia and Africa.
