The dialogue featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Walid Mushtaq, CEO Roots International Education Group & Rector MIUC, H.E. Jauhar Saleem (Ambassador, IRS), H.E. Sohail Mehmood (Ambassador, R), and H.E. Hamid Asghar Khan (Additional Foreign Secretary for Africa, MOFA). Joining them were ambassadors from African nations, including H.E. Mohamed Karmoune (Morocco), H.E. Titus M.J. Abu-Basutu (Zimbabwe), H.E. Hareriau Fatou (Rwanda), H.E. Sheikhnur Mohamed Hassan (Somalia), and H.E. Saima Syed (Pakistan’s Ambassador to Senegal). Other notable participants included Ms. Amna Khan (Director General, ISSRA), Mr. Sameh Ahmed (DHM, Egypt), and Mr. Brian Witbooi (Counsellor, South Africa).

Representatives from academic and strategic institutions added valuable insights, including Maj Gen (R) Raja Aftab Khan (Principal, CIPS, NUST), Brig Imran Ahmed Tahir (Director ME&A, Directorate DEPO), Col. Badar Munir (Deputy Director Africa, Joint Staff HQs), and Lt. Col (R) Faiz (ISI). Contributions from Dr. Sadia Sulaiman (Director, Area Study Center, QAU), Ms. Nadia Rauf (Deputy Director Africa, MOFA), and Ms. Ariba (Research Associate, ISSI) further enriched the discussion.

This engaging session explored trade, cultural exchange, and strategic partnerships, highlighting the shared potential for economic and cultural growth between Pakistan and Africa. The dialogue underscored Pakistan’s commitment to fostering collaboration and building bridges for mutual prosperity.