Karachi: Mr. Abid Lashari President of the National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan and Focal Person on Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Sindh, paid a courtesy call on Mr.Ergul Kadak, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye at the Turkish Consulate in Karachi on Tuesday.
During the meeting both sides held detailed discussions on inclusive development initiatives and explored potential avenues for collaboration between NDF Pakistan and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). The focus of the talks remained on rehabilitation, capacity building, and empowerment of persons with disabilities across Sindh, with special attention to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The meeting underscored the importance of international cooperation in strengthening rehabilitation services expanding community based support systems and promoting sustainable and inclusive development. Mr. Abid Lashari briefed the Consul General on NDF Pakistan’s ongoing rehabilitation and empowerment programs being implemented across Sindh, highlighting their positive impact on children with disabilities and their families.
Mr. Lashari welcomed collaboration with Türkiye to further expand these initiatives for the humanitarian cause of serving persons with disabilities. He also expressed gratitude to Mr.Ergul Kadak and his team for their time constructive dialogue, and interest in disability focused development programs in the province.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued coordination and information sharing to promote inclusive growth and social development.
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