ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, has congratulated 98 Pakistani students selected for the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programme. He described their achievement as a source of immense national pride and a reflection of the country’s growing academic excellence.
Ambassador's Message
In a statement, Ambassador Qureshi said the selection of 98 Pakistani scholars for the highly competitive European scholarship programme underscored the talent, dedication, and hard work of Pakistan’s youth. He noted that Pakistan has retained its position as the leading country worldwide in Erasmus Mundus selections for the fifth consecutive year, a distinction that highlights both the capabilities of Pakistani students and the strength of educational cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union.
Role of Scholars
The ambassador said the selected scholars would serve as ambassadors of Pakistan’s intellectual potential and play an important role in strengthening people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and Europe. He expressed confidence that the students would contribute to greater cross-cultural understanding, knowledge exchange, and academic collaboration while pursuing advanced studies at leading European universities.
Educational Cooperation
Qureshi also commended the European Union for its continued commitment to educational cooperation through the Erasmus+ framework, saying such initiatives provide valuable opportunities for young people to acquire global perspectives, develop advanced skills, and contribute meaningfully to the progress of their societies.
Science Diplomacy
Highlighting the importance of academic and scientific cooperation, the ambassador reaffirmed the commitment of the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels to advancing its science diplomacy agenda and further deepening Pakistan-European Union collaboration in higher education, research, innovation, and emerging technologies. He said the embassy would continue working to build stronger links among educational institutions, researchers, innovators, and students from both sides, creating new opportunities for cooperation, knowledge sharing, and mutual prosperity.
Conclusion
The ambassador reiterated his congratulations to all award recipients and wished them success in their academic pursuits. He expressed hope that the scholars would continue to make Pakistan proud through their achievements and contributions to a more connected, innovative, and knowledge-driven world.
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programme is among the European Union’s flagship higher education initiatives, offering fully funded opportunities for outstanding students from around the world to pursue joint master’s degrees at multiple European institutions. Pakistan has consistently ranked among the programme’s top-performing countries in recent years, reflecting growing academic engagement between Islamabad and Brussels.
