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Event Title: Senator Aimal Wali Khan Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Cultural Cooperation and Digital Advancement at APA Meeting.
Event Date: 2025-10-29
Senator Aimal Wali Khan represented the Parliament of Pakistan at the meeting of the Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) held in Moscow. In his address, he conveyed warm greetings from Pakistan and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to promoting cultural cooperation, human development, and regional solidarity across Asia. He emphasized that Asia’s rich civilizational diversity is a source of strength and unity, and highlighted Pakistan’s efforts under the National Culture Policy to preserve historical heritage, promote intercultural dialogue, and prevent illicit trafficking of cultural property.
Senator Aimal underscored the importance of regional collaboration in the digital era, particularly in ICT development, cybersecurity, and equitable digital access to bridge divides among Asian societies. He noted that Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan Vision aims to build a modern ecosystem of e-governance, digital literacy, and innovation, creating opportunities for inclusive and sustainable growth across the region.
He also highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to advancing health equity and gender equality, focusing on expanding healthcare access and empowering women through constitutional guarantees and initiatives such as reserved parliamentary seats and the Benazir Income Support Programme. Senator Aimal reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to work with fellow Asian parliaments to promote peace, prosperity, and shared progress through dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect.