Australia espoused finest policy framework to develop, maintain good relations with Pakistan

QUETTA: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Margaret Adamson Friday said her country espoused finest policy framework to develop and maintain good relations with Pakistan.

Balochistan’s development was crucial for Pakistan and the region’s economic uplift and peaceful milieu, she expressed these views while addressing Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS)'s students and faculty members.

Margaret Adamson said Australia would continue to cooperate in the sectors of education, livestock, agriculture and water resources in Pakistan and especially Balochistan.

“There are many common aspects among Pakistani and the Australian nationals, of which cricket is on the top”, she said.

She said providing quality education to Balochistan’s youth and polishing their hidden capabilities through various educational training programs would ensure their bright future.

She said BUITEMS was one of the best educational institutions in Balochistan and providing utmost opportunities of research to young scholars.

The Australian high commissioner while addressing the apprentices, apprised them of educational scholarship programs, launched for Pakistani students by Australian institutions and said, "We want Balochistan's students to take advantage of these scholarship/grants."

Later, a delegation headed by the Australian high commissioner visited various departments of the university including Centre of Excellence of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) established in BUITEMS.

Pro Vice Chancellor Dr Faisal Khan, on the occasion, briefed the Australian high commissioner regarding educational, research and management matters of the university.

He expressed thanks to the Australian high commissioner for visiting BUITEMS and presented a memorial shield to her.