Pakistan Envoy Discusses Cooperation in Skill
Development with Philippine TESDA Secretary
Pak-Prism Report | Published June 24, 2026
Dr Asima Rabbani, ambassador of Pakistan to the Philippines, recently had a meeting with Jose Francisco Kiko Benitez, secretary Technical Education and Skill Development Authority (TESDA).
The meeting reaffirmed both sides’ shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in technical vocational education and skills development. The meeting provided a platform to explore potential areas of collaboration, particularly in advancing workforce development, skills mobility, and knowledge exchange that can support inclusive economic growth and future-ready industries in both countries.
The discussions also focused on strengthening cooperation in nursing, halal certification, digitalization, agriculture and livestock.