{"id":3738,"date":"2026-10-15T14:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefridaynews.com\/?p=3738"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:55:43","slug":"dr-robina-awan-highlights-youth-led-cooperation-at-gcc-asia-economic-dialogue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefridaynews.com\/?p=3738","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Robina Awan Highlights Youth-Led Cooperation at GCC\u2013Asia Economic Dialogue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Malik Dr. Robina Awan, Focal Person to the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme, participated in the GCC\u2013Asia Economic Dialogue on Banking, Investment and Digital Infrastructure, held at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok.The dialogue provided a platform for discussions on regional economic cooperation, investment opportunities, banking-sector collaboration, digital transformation and sustainable economic development, with a focus on strengthening partnerships between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and Asian economies.During the event, Dr. Robina Awan expressed her pleasure at meeting His Excellency Yaqub Yusuf Al-Rifai and exchanging views on opportunities to deepen regional partnerships, expand economic engagement and promote mutually beneficial cooperation between the GCC countries and Asia.Emphasizing the importance of international engagement, Dr. Awan noted that constructive dialogue and cross-border collaboration play a vital role in building lasting partnerships, encouraging the exchange of ideas and strengthening Pakistan\u2019s engagement with the international community.She further highlighted that enhanced cooperation in banking, investment and digital infrastructure could help unlock new economic opportunities, encourage innovation, support sustainable growth and create greater prospects for young people.Dr. Awan\u2019s participation reflected the importance of youth leadership in international economic discussions and underscored the potential for stronger linkages between Pakistan, the Gulf region and Asian partners. 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