Pakistan Embassy in Beijing Launches Groundbreaking Mentorship Initiative at 2nd Professionals & Students Forum 2025

The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing has taken a major step toward empowering its community in China by launching an innovative mentorship program during the 2nd Pakistan Professionals and Students Forum 2025. The event was held under the theme “Mentorship: Learning from the Learned”, aiming to connect experienced professionals with aspiring students to foster growth, collaboration, and career development.

The forum served as a platform for Pakistani professionals, students, academics, and entrepreneurs residing in China to strengthen community engagement and explore career prospects, especially those arising from the evolving opportunities under CPEC Phase II.

In a special video message, Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, commended the Embassy for initiating such a meaningful program. He highlighted the importance of education and mentorship in shaping a progressive society and emphasized the vital role of the overseas Pakistani community in contributing to national development.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi, also lauded the Forum’s vision, describing it as a platform for industry-academia cooperation and intergenerational learning. He highlighted government-backed youth programs, including the Digital Youth Hub, Innovation Fund, and National Incubation Centers, aimed at boosting digital skills and entrepreneurship among Pakistani youth.

Fatemi also noted the launch of the Prime Minister’s agriculture scholarship program, under which 300 Pakistani agricultural professionals will soon begin hands-on training at leading Chinese universities in Shaanxi Province

Addressing the audience, Ambassador of Pakistan to China, H.E. Khalil Hashmi, described the forum as more than a networking event—it reflects the dynamic presence of the Pakistani community in China and their shared vision for success through unity and mutual support.

He emphasized the significance of building a culture where experience guides ambition and personal achievement contributes to the collective advancement of the community. Ambassador Hashmi also shared recent milestones, including:

• The launch of the Yangling Agriculture Initiative,
• Strengthened cooperation in space science and technical training,
• And the unveiling of a new, user-friendly embassy website focused on community feedback and engagement.

The event featured two in-depth panel discussions on:

1. Emerging job markets under CPEC 2.0, and
2. Best practices in mentoring the next generation of Pakistani talent.

Notable panelists included representatives from UNESCO, Renmin University, ZBRA, the China United Nations Procurement Promotion Association, and leading Pakistani scholars and professionals based in China.

Participants applauded the Embassy’s efforts and expressed their commitment to advancing the forum’s objectives—empowering youth, building strong professional networks, and leveraging new opportunities for mutual benefit.