06/08/2026
The Health Services Academy (HSA), Islamabad, had the distinct honor of welcoming His Excellency Mr. Maciej Pisarski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Pakistan, accompanied by Mr. Pawel Mokrzycki, First Secretary, of poland in pakistan.
The visit commenced with a traditional Polish Bread and Salt Welcome Ceremony, symbolizing friendship, hospitality, and mutual respect. His Excellency inaugurated the "Poland in Pakistan" Exhibition, highlighting Poland's rich cultural heritage, history, and the longstanding diplomatic, cultural, and people-to-people relations between Poland and Pakistan. The exhibition inspired students and faculty to further strengthen academic and cultural engagement between the two countries.
A productive meeting was subsequently held with Prof. Dr. Shahzad Ali Khan, Vice Chancellor, HSA, Mr. Tariq Mehmood, Registrar, and Mr. Riaz Hussain Bhutto, Director – Linkages and Outreach, and faculty members. Both sides discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation in public health education, research, faculty and student exchange programmes, innovation, and institutional partnerships. His Excellency also presented valuable publications, including the book "About POLSKA," further promoting cultural understanding and strengthening the enduring friendship between Poland and Pakistan.
The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of both countries to enhancing bilateral cooperation through education, research, cultural exchange, and sustainable partnerships in the health sector.
