French Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier visited the National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad on November 4 to discuss strengthening media relations and professional cooperation between Pakistan and France. He was welcomed by NPC President Abdul Razzaq Sial, Secretary Dr Furqan Rao and senior journalists.

During the visit, Poirier emphasised the importance of regular communication and expressed interest in exploring practical cooperation opportunities with the NPC and Pakistani journalists.

Dr Furqan Rao briefed the ambassador on the Press Club’s history and its initiatives for journalists’ welfare, emphasising the need for professional training programmes to equip journalists with modern skills.

Sial discussed prospects for organising workshops, training sessions and professional exchanges to strengthen media ties between the two countries.