Her Excellency Counselor Sarah Ismail AlShoura, Executive Director of the Women Development Organization (WDO), met today with H.E. Ambassador Aamir Shouket, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the efforts and measures needed to advance women’s development across the Islamic world, including expanding opportunities for women’s political and economic empowerment and financial inclusion in the Organization’s Member States. During the meeting, Ambassador Shouket highlighted Pakistan’s experience and the steps his country has taken to empower women and strengthen their participation across parliamentary, political, economic, and social spheres.
Within the framework of bilateral cooperation, both sides discussed ways to strengthen collaboration between WDO and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan through the exchange of expertise and practical experiences. They also agreed to enhance strategic partnerships and promote the sharing of best practices in support of women’s empowerment and development across the Islamic world.
