Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiui has emphasized the need to enhance cooperation among the Islamic countries to promote girls' education.

Talking to the media in Islamabad this afternoon, he said the international being held in Pakistan will focus on girls education in the Muslim countries.

The Minister said around 150 delegates from 47 countries are arriving Pakistan to attend the conference.

He said provincial education ministers have also been invited to participate in the conference.