The Embassy of the Netherlands extended a warm welcome to Human Rights Ambassador Wim Geerts as he began his visit to Lahore, convening important meetings on the first day. Local state actors and civil society leaders took part in discussions aimed at strengthening human rights dialogue and cooperation.
Day one included engagement with representatives from government bodies and a diverse range of civil society voices, culminating in participation at the Asma Jahangir Conference. The programme in Lahore emphasized open, solution-focused exchanges on key human rights concerns relevant to Pakistan and the bilateral agenda with the Netherlands.
Wim Geerts underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and collaboration, meeting activists and policymakers to chart practical steps forward. The conversations sought to build mutual understanding and practical partnerships that can support rights-based initiatives across sectors.
The embassy said the Lahore visit would continue to prioritise inclusive engagement, with further meetings planned to deepen ties and keep the momentum on human rights discussions between Dutch officials and Pakistani stakeholders.
