The Government-to-Government talk between India and Pakistan may be at a pause for the time being, but students from the two countries continue to engage with each other promoting art, culture and peace.
The Pakistan High Commission on Thursday hosted a reception for Pakistan-India students, teachers delegation. A 50-member delegation from Pakistan comprising schoolchildren from Rawalpindi, Karachi, lahore and Islamabad are visiting India under the ‘Students for Change’ exchange programme. Children from several Delhi schools also attended the reception hosted by High Commissioner Abdul Basit.
While addressing the students Basit said: “The youth of both countries is the hope of the region, their courage, curiosity and spontaneity will surely bring a change. Young people on both sides are aware how important peace between India and Pakistan is to realise our potential. I am confident they are ready to work together to achieve the shared objectives of peace and prosperity.”