Maria Imran 
Turkiye Republic Day
The 103rd anniversary of the Turkiye Republic Day was celebrated at the University of Central Punjab in Lahore with a special ceremony in style to mark Turkiye Republic Day. The event also showcased historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye.
Turkiye Republic Day Celebrated at UCP Lahore
Turkish Consul General in Lahore Mehmet Emin Simşek was the chief guest, along with his wife. Dean Professor Dr Khalid Manzoor Butt, Pro-Rector Professor Dr Hammad Naveed and Group Head of Punjab Group of Colleges Khadija Amir hosted the university.
Warm Campus Welcome and Cultural Shows
Pakistani and Turkish national flags were displayed on the campus and students greeted the guests with bouquets. The warm welcome reflected the respect and love Pakistanis have for the people of Turkey.
The students also presented traditional songs and regional Pakistani dances adding colour and energy to the occasion. Cultural exchange like this gives young people insight into each other’s heritage and creates long-term goodwill between the two countries.
Common Values and Defence Co-operation
In his speech, Professor Dr Khalid Manzoor Butt emphasised the importance of mutual trust, shared cultural values, and defence cooperation among Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia. Universities can usefully contribute to such diplomacy, with academic and student links often developing into longer-term economic and people-to-people partnerships.
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