Ambassador Shaan had a productive virtual meeting with Jan Huizing, Director at Airport Rescue and Firefighting Working Group - a Netherlands based NGO working on improving the methods of aviation fire protection and prevention. Discussions focused on identifying areas for collaboration, including capacity development.

Ambassador Shaan participated at the annual Berlin Global Dialogue, from 1 - 2 October 2024. This platform by European School of Management and Technology in Berlin brings leaders and stakeholders to discuss the economic, political, and social aspects of globalization and business diversification.

Counsellor Umaira attended the launching of German Foreign Office's new Strategy for Humanitarian Assistance Abroad, this morning. The discussion that followed was an opportunity to better understand this comprehensive new strategy meant to guide Germany’s humanitarian assistance.