LAHORE  -  Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan Mr. Zuhair Darzaid visited the University of Health Sciences (UHS), here on Friday.

The purpose of the visit was to meet Palestinian students currently enrolled in various medical and dental colleges across Punjab.

During the visit, UHS Vice Chancellor Prof. Ahsan Waheed Rathore emphasised the deep emotional connection between the people of Pakistan and Palestine. He highlighted that 30 Palestinian students are presently pursuing medical and dental education in Punjab. He assured full support for facilitating postgraduate admissions for Palestinian students.

In his remarks, Ambassador Darzaid expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown by the Pakistani government and its citizens against Israeli aggression in Gaza.

Addressing the students in Arabic, he described Pakistan as a second home for Palestinians, bound by a relationship of love and brotherhood. He urged the students to work diligently, complete their degrees successfully, and contribute to the development of their homeland, which is in dire need of their expertise. The ambassador thanked Prof. Rathore for the university’s efforts in ensuring the well-being of Palestinian students and encouraged the students to respect and cherish their Pakistani peers. He added that the support extended by UHS reflects the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.