Russian Ambassador Pledges to Increase Scholarships for Pakistani Youth
UrduPoint reports that Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorve has committed to expanding scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students interested in pursuing education, research, training, and employment in Russia. This pledge was made during the certificate distribution ceremony for the Russian Language Course at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Ambassador Khorve highlighted the potential benefits for Pakistani youth proficient in Russian:
- He emphasized that educational cooperation between Pakistan and Russia can strengthen their longstanding friendship.
- Proficiency in Russian could open doors to educational and research institutions in Russia.
Prof. Dr Nasir Mahmood, Vice Chancellor of AIOU, expressed appreciation for the ambassador's commitment and the university's role in promoting Russian language and culture, which can serve as a bridge between the two nations.
Key points from the event:
- AIOU offers courses in Russian, Turkish, and Japanese to equip students with international languages and opportunities.
- The university aims to prepare students for global educational and professional requirements beyond just degree acquisition.
- The Russian Language Centre at AIOU has graduated nine and ten batches, with eleventh and twelfth batches starting soon.
- Several graduates from the centre secured Russian scholarships last year, and further opportunities are being pursued.
Certificates were awarded to students successfully completing the Russian language course at the conclusion of the event.