Pakistan Envoy Welcomes MGIMO Students
ahead of International Youth Summit in Lahore
Pak-Prism Report | Published Nov 9, 2026
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, ambassador of Pakistan to Russia, recently welcomed a group of 11 students from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). The students are preparing to travel to Lahore to participate in the 4th International Youth Summit Pakistan 2026, scheduled from November 27 to December 4.
In a press release, the embassy said that the students, who are studying Urdu and Hindi as their first or second foreign languages at MGIMO, expressed keen interest in visiting Pakistan and experiencing firsthand the language, culture and traditions they have been learning about in their classrooms.
Organized by the Centre for Regional Strategy & Global Affairs (CRSGA) at the University of Lahore, in collaboration with international partners, the summit is expected to bring together over 100 young delegates from more than 50 countries. The programme will feature discussions on diplomacy, leadership and global challenges, along with cultural visits introducing participants to Pakistan’s history and heritage.
During a warm and lively interaction, Ambassador Tirmizi appreciated the students’ interest in South Asian languages and encouraged them to use their visit to practice Urdu, interact with local communities and discover the many cultural and historical dimensions of Pakistan. He noted that learning another country’s language is one of the most meaningful ways of understanding its people and building genuine connections.
The ambassador recalled that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, while serving as Chief Minister of Punjab, had met international delegates attending the inaugural Youth Summit in Lahore in 2017, underscoring the importance of international youth engagement.
He observed that educational and cultural contacts have an important place in Pakistan–Russia relations, and that students who learn each other’s languages can become valuable bridges between the two societies.
Wishing the delegation a successful and memorable visit, Ambassador Tirmizi expressed the hope that the students would return to Russia not only with improved language skills but also with new friendships and a deeper understanding of Pakistan.