ISLAMABAD (MNN); A delegation from the German Press Association, Hamburg, visited the National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad to explore avenues for strengthening media cooperation and professional relations between journalists in Pakistan and Germany.
The delegation comprised Marina Friedt, Chairperson of the German Press Association, Hamburg, affiliated with the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ); Moritz Lohmann, a young journalist from Berlin; and Abdullah Dayo, Programme Advisor at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Pakistan.
Dr. Furqan Rao, Secretary of the National Press Club Islamabad, warmly welcomed the visitors and briefed them on the Club’s operations, activities, facilities and initiatives aimed at safeguarding journalists’ professional interests. He also took the delegation on a tour of the premises and highlighted the NPC’s role as a key platform for journalists and media professionals.
During the meeting, the participants exchanged views on journalism, media cooperation and the emerging challenges confronting journalists in Pakistan and Germany. They discussed opportunities to strengthen professional links through networking, knowledge-sharing and joint initiatives.
Both sides expressed their willingness to expand cooperation through capacity-building and training programmes, professional exchange visits, and opportunities for journalists from the two countries to share their experiences and expertise.
The participants underscored the importance of international collaboration and sustained dialogue in addressing emerging challenges in journalism and fostering stronger professional relationships among media practitioners.
The visit marked a constructive step towards closer Pak-German media relations, promoting mutual understanding, professional solidarity and lasting cooperation between the journalistic communities of the two countries.
