On October 14, 2025, LUMS welcomed the Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Pakistan, H.E. Sebastián Sayús, accompanied by Ms. Erica Lucero, Deputy Head of Mission, for a visit focused on exploring avenues for institutional and academic collaboration between Argentina and Pakistan.

The delegation was received by Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost; Dr. Muhammad Adeel Zaffar, Dean, Suleman Dawood School of Business; Dr. Ali Khan, Dean, Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences; and Dr. Sadaf Aziz, Dean, Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law. The meeting began with an overview of LUMS’ institutional history and its evolution as a leading centre for teaching, research, and public engagement.

Discussions covered a range of topics, including LUMS’ academic programmes, student diversity, and initiatives to promote inclusion through scholarships such as the National Outreach Programme. The visitors expressed interest in the gender composition of the student body and LUMS’ efforts to expand access to quality education. The dialogue also touched upon broader Argentina-Pakistan relations, with a cordial exchange that included reflections on shared sporting ties, notably hockey.

The visit concluded with a campus tour led by the Office of Advancement and the Provost Office, highlighting key facilities such as the Gad & Birgit Rausing Library, the Moot Court, and the Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC). The engagement ended on a warm note, with both sides expressing interest in strengthening academic and institutional linkages in the future.