Study visit of Timor Leste delegation to BISP

By APP
April 25, 2024
A delegation from Timor-Leste, headed by Ms Veronica Das Dores, Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion, on a study tour at BISP Headquarters in Islamabad on April 24, 2024. — Facebook/BISP Pakistan
A delegation from Timor-Leste, headed by Ms Veronica Das Dores, Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion, on a study tour at BISP Headquarters in Islamabad on April 24, 2024. — Facebook/BISP Pakistan

Islamabad:The Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion of Timor-Leste visited Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) office on Wednesday to study its social protection initiatives and explore collaboration opportunities.

Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Amer Ali Ahmad extended a warm welcome to a 12-member delegation from the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI) of Timor-Leste at BISP headquarters. Led by Veronica Das Dores, Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion, the delegation’s visit aimed to explore avenues of collaboration and learn from BISP’s extensive experience in social protection initiatives.

Highlighting BISP’s commitment to enhancing social welfare, Secretary BISP emphasised the importance of sharing experiences and best practices to address the challenges faced by vulnerable populations. Secretary BISP reiterated the organisation’s emphasis on the Nashonuma Programme, aimed at providing essential food and nutrition support to those in need.