HC Irfan Shaukat Meets President of AIIA ACT

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High Commissioner Irfan Shaukat Meets President of AIIA ACT Branch

High Commissioner Mr. Irfan Shaukat, met today with Dr. Claude Rakisits, the President, Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), ACT Branch.

The meeting focused on strengthening institutional linkages between Australian and Pakistani think tanks, with a view to promoting structured dialogue, collaborative research, and sustained engagement on regional and global issues. Both underscored the importance of think tanks in informing public policy, fostering mutual understanding, and contributing to evidence-based decision-making.

H.E. Irfan Shaukat welcomed closer engagement with AIIA and expressed interest in expanding academic and policy-oriented exchanges.

Canberra

30 December 2025

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