Chinese delegation discusses avenues of academic cooperation

Islamabad:The NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) hosted a high-level Chinese delegation at the university’s main campus. The visit was aimed at exploring avenues of academic collaboration between NUST and China’s leading universities, research institutions, think tanks, and policy centres.

Amir Yaqub, Director NIPS, moderated the session, particularly highlighting the cultural dimension of cooperation between the two countries. In his opening remarks, Muhammad Arif Malik, NUST Pro-Rector Planning & Resources, warmly welcomed the delegation and emphasised the importance of deepening academic collaboration between Pakistan and China.

The delegation was led by Lei Xin, Deputy Director General, Information Centre, International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. In his remarks, he underscored the significance of the visit, highlighting China’s commitment to deepening academic, cultural, and people-to people ties with Pakistan.