Jakarta: Ambassador of Pakistan to Indonesia, Timor Leste & ASEAN H.E. Mr. Muhammad Hassan called on the Rector of University Al-Azhar Jakarta and handed him over 62 books donated by Iqbal Academy Lahore to the Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal Room in the said university.
The Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal Room and Pakistan Corner in the university of the Al-Azhar, Jakarta were established in September 2021 with the collaboration of the Embassy of Pakistan, Jakarta. The two learning centers at University Al-Azhar were inaugurated by the former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Hon. Justice Gulzar Ahmad and Senior Judge of the Supreme Court, Hon. Justice Ejaz-ul-Hassan, who at that time was in Indonesia to participate in the 2nd Judicial Conference of Constitutional and Supreme Courts of OIC member states.
Ambassador Muhammad Hassan was received by the Rector of Al-Azhar University Prof. Dr. Ir. Asep Saifuddin, along with Vice-Rectors and members of his team, in his office for a meeting. During the meeting, the Rector thanked the Ambassador for the donation of the books and expressed his keen desire to enhance the scope of mutual collaboration to include students and faculty exchanges, scholarships, and MOUs with Pakistani universities. The Rector also mentioned the scholarships offered by Al-Azhar University to Pakistani students.
Ambassador Muhammad Hassan agreed on the need for further collaboration in the field of education between Pakistani and Indonesian universities. He mentioned that the Pakistan embassy was ready to play its role to facilitate contact between Indonesian and Pakistani universities. The ambassador also briefed the Rector about the scholarship programs of the government of Pakistan and other universities for Indonesian students. He further stated that out of the 87 books, 62 books donated to Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal Room were provided by Iqbal Academy, Lahore.
Subsequently, the Ambassador visited Pakistan Corner at the library and Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal Room. He also visited the Harvest Halal Nutrition Festival, organized by the students of the university, and appreciated the efforts of the students.
