Islamabad, October 16, 2026 – The Europe Today: Syed Usman Tahir, Honorary Advisor to the Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture and Founder of the Pakistan Creative Economy Cultural & Trade Council (PCECTC), called on H.E. Munsoo Kurrimbaccus, High Commissioner of Mauritius to Pakistan, to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral relations through cultural diplomacy, creative economy development and institutional cooperation.
The meeting explored avenues for collaboration in cultural exchange, fashion and textiles, traditional arts and crafts, creative entrepreneurship, tourism and trade, with the shared aim of building closer ties between the two countries.
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Usman Tahir said that culture and the creative industries offer valuable platforms for international cooperation, mutual understanding and new economic opportunities. He stressed the importance of connecting creative professionals, designers, artisans, entrepreneurs and cultural institutions of both countries to build sustainable partnerships.
Both sides discussed prospects for joint cultural exhibitions, fashion and textile showcases, artistic exchanges and creative industry events that could highlight the rich and diverse heritage of Pakistan and Mauritius. The role of educational institutions, private-sector organisations and creative entrepreneurs in promoting knowledge exchange and opening new avenues of cooperation was also discussed.
The two sides agreed that Pakistan and Mauritius have significant potential to deepen their relationship by linking culture, commerce and innovation, and that collaborative programmes and institutional engagement could help promote their creative sectors, encourage entrepreneurship and strengthen people-to-people contacts.
The PCECTC, which works to connect culture with economic development and create opportunities for creative professionals and businesses, looks forward to further engagement with relevant Mauritian institutions and stakeholders to turn these discussions into practical initiatives.
The meeting reflected a shared commitment to strengthening Pakistan–Mauritius relations through cultural diplomacy, creative economy development and continued dialogue.
