Islamabad:Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui inaugurated the Korea-Pakistan Education Corridor (KPEC) Expo here Monday, emphasising the immense potential of Pakistan’s youth to contribute not only to the national economy but also to addressing global workforce and demographic challenges.
He said that Pakistan’s young population represented a valuable asset capable of meeting emerging international demands and fostering economic growth through education, skills development and global engagement.
The minister highlighted the remarkable development journey of the Republic of Korea, describing it as a model of progress, innovation and self-reliance from which Pakistan could draw important lessons.
“Strengthening educational cooperation between Pakistan and Korea will create new opportunities for Pakistani students and contribute to the development of a highly skilled workforce," he said.
The Korea-Pakistan Education Corridor (KPEC), launched by the Consortium of Asia-Pacific and Eurasian Studies (CAPES), aims to promote educational collaboration between the two countries through a series of initiatives focused on higher education, academic exchanges, skills development, and student mobility.
The inaugural ceremony brought together distinguished academics, diplomats, and education leaders. Among the notable speakers were Ambassador Syed Moazzam H. Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Republic of Korea; Professor Dr. Choi Jong-in, President of Tongwon University, Republic of Korea; and Professor Dr. Anis Ahmad, Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Syed Moazzam H. Khan highlighted the efforts of Pakistan’s Embassy in Seoul to establish a sustainable educational corridor with the Republic of Korea. He said that the initiative was designed to promote educational exchanges, technical training, and workforce mobility between the two countries.
The envoy also said that Korean language centres had already been established in Lahore, while similar centres are planned for Islamabad to facilitate greater educational and professional engagement. Professor Dr. Choi Jong-in expressed Tongwon University’s strong commitment to enhancing academic cooperation between Pakistan and Korea.
