ISLAMABAD: Bahria University hosted a high-level roundtable conference titled “ASEAN: Navigating Our Future, Together,” bringing together ASEAN diplomats, academics and students for an engaging dialogue on regional cooperation, sustainable development and stronger ASEAN-Pakistan relations.The discussion highlighted ASEAN’s experience as a model of regional unity, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, consensus-building and collective action in addressing emerging regional challenges.
Participants also explored opportunities to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and ASEAN member states in key areas including trade, investment, education and people-to-people exchanges.The distinguished gathering was attended by Vice Admiral Abid Hameed, HI(M), Rector Bahria University; H.E. Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, Chief Guest from the Philippines; H.E. Colonel (R) Pengiran Haji Kamal Bashah, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam; H.E. Mr. Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Ambassador of Indonesia; H.E. Mr. Wunna Han, Ambassador of Myanmar; H.E. Mr. Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador of Thailand; H.E. Mr. Pham Anh Tuan, Ambassador of Vietnam; the High Commissioner of Malaysia; and Dr. M. Imran Yousuf, Honorary Consul General of the Philippines in Karachi.The conference concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session involving students and faculty, followed by a group photograph.
The event marked another significant initiative by Bahria University to promote academic and diplomatic engagement with the ASEAN community and foster greater understanding and cooperation between Pakistan and Southeast Asian countries.
