ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina Emin Čohodarević on Thursday emphasized the critical role of education in fostering peace and promoting humanity.
He made the remarks during his visit to the Islamabad Model School for Girls. He was accompanied by Raja Rashid Ali, Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and Faizan Badar, Secretary of the Federal Tax Administration of Pakistan.
His visit is part of the “12 Days of Peace” campaign organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina in collaboration with the UN Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
During the visit, Ambassador Čohodarević toured the school’s classrooms and participated in an IT class, engaging with students and teachers. He delivered a brief lecture highlighting the unique aspects of Bosnia and Herzegovina and emphasized the critical role of education in fostering peace and promoting humanity.
Ambassador Čohodarević, as a token of goodwill, presented an LCD screen to the school’s director, Ruqija Parveen. This equipment, donated by Dr. Husein Kavazović, Reis-ul-Ulema of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will boost the school’s capacity for sharing educational video content.
The visit reinforced the commitment of both countries to the ideals of peace and education, celebrating the power of learning in bridging cultures and fostering common understanding.