Panel Discussion Sponsored by UNU & ESUJ
Cultural Diversity in South Asia
- Challenges and Opportunities -

On May 29, ESUJ held a panel discussion as a co-host with the United Nations University by the captioned title at Elizabeth Rose Conference Hall in UNU. Distinguished panelists, two each from India and Pakistan attended with a moderator Prof. Thakur, Vice Rector UNU and Mr. Malik, ESUJ Councilor, as MC. Dr. Datta of India, Mr. Naik, Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Ambassador Parthasarathy of India, Dr. Yasmeen of Pakistan addressed on the diversity of culture in the Indian sub-continent from various aspects including their own history and experiences. Mr. Naik read out at the table a friendly message from ESU Pakistan Islamabad Chapter to ESUJ. Mutual recognition of cultural diversity was the key point in the panel. Despite the current delicate situation between the two countries, the meeting proceeded with full of friendship and goodwill.