Peshawar, May 15,2026: Romanian ambassador Dan Stoenescu visited the province of KPK where he engaged with local officials, academia, students, and cultural initiatives that reflect the strong and growing ties between Romania and Pakistan.
Together with the Ambassador of Belgium, Mr. Charles-Idesbald van der Gracht de Rommerswael, we reaffirmed the spirit of European unity and dialogue through our joint visit and exchanges in the province.
At Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, the ambassador delivered a lecture on Romania–Pakistan relations and the vital importance of women’s empowerment.
He emphasized in his lecture that women represent one of Pakistan’s greatest untapped resources and that investing in women’s education, leadership, and economic participation is essential for the country’s future development and prosperity.
The enthusiasm, intelligence, and ambition of the students were truly inspiring.
He also had the pleasure of visiting Abasyn University and discussing opportunities for academic cooperation, cultural exchange, and stronger people-to-people contacts between Romania and Pakistan.
An important cultural moment of the visit was the inauguration of two exhibitions: one dedicated to diplomatic documents and photographs illustrating the history of Romania–Pakistan relations, and another showcasing artworks inspired by Romania.
These exhibitions celebrate the longstanding friendship, mutual respect, and cultural dialogue between our two countries.
The ambassador thanked their hosts in Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially the Honorary Consul of Romania Masood Ahmad Qazi, for the warm welcome and meaningful discussions.
