ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):In a move to strengthen international media cooperation, a high-level German Press Association delegation from Hamburg visited the National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad on Monday.
During the meeting, both sides held in-depth discussions on journalism practices, media cooperation and evolving challenges confronting journalists in Pakistan and Germany.
The talks focused on exploring avenues to deepen ties between the two journalistic communities through professional networking, knowledge-sharing and collaborative initiatives.
Both sides expressed firm commitment to enhance future cooperation, particularly through capacity-building training programmes, professional exchanges, and experience-sharing opportunities for journalists from both countries.
The leadership stressed that international collaboration and dialogue are vital to address emerging challenges in journalism and to build professional solidarity.
The delegation included Marina Friedt, Chairperson of the German Press Association Hamburg affiliated with the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), young Berlin-based journalist Moritz Lohmann, and Abdullah Dayo, Programme Advisor at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Pakistan.
They were warmly received by NPC Secretary Dr. Furqan Rao, who briefed the visitors on the Club’s functioning, its role in safeguarding journalists’ professional interests, and its facilities.
Dr. Rao also gave the delegation a detailed tour of the premises, showcasing the NPC as a central hub for journalists and media professionals in the capital.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
