The Evolution of Educational and Cultural Exchanges in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Relations (1975-2022)
Keywords:
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations, educational exchanges, cultural diplomacy, socio-economic development, religious tourism, human capital development, cultural integrationAbstract
This paper focuses on different echelons of educational and cultural exchanges between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia from 1975 to 2022 to explore their impact on the enhancement of bilateral relations and the development of social economy. Based on this paradigm, the study asks how scholarships, collaborative academic programs, cultural festivals, religious tourism, and media partnerships have improved human capital, cultural diplomacy, and socio-political relations. This study confirms that devoted to cultural causes such as education, Saudi Arabia has influenced the educational structure and cultural profile of Pakistan positively and has even strengthened the Islamic identity and core values fixations. Many exchange visits, both religious and secular such as the yearly pilgrimage of hajj and umrah have enhanced the spirit of shared beliefs and have led to cultural interpenetration. Despite these challenges, both countries have been able to balance on their achievements of the objectives of these exchanges despite uncertainties resulting from political changes, economic issues, and other such pulls and pressures. The study concludes that these exchanges have set up a good foundation of the continued cooperation with the future prospect in areas of sciences, Technology and environment. The regular actions in the sphere of educational and cultural cooperation guarantee that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia partnership further develops actively and it has a positive impact on stability of the region and its progress.
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