The University of Gwadar joins CPEC Consortium of Universities that aims to foster knowledge and research between China and Pakistan.
The University of Gwadar (UG) has joined the CPEC Consortium of Universities to support academic and research projects related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This consortium comprises 101 universities, including 29 from China and 72 from Pakistan.
Dr. Safdar Ali Shah, Director General of the CPEC Consortium at the Higher Education Commission in Islamabad, confirmed UG’s inclusion. He noted that the consortium aims to foster research partnerships between Pakistan and China to address CPEC-related challenges through joint research.
To enhance understanding of Chinese business practices, ethics, and laws, universities are encouraged to update their libraries with Chinese publications and translations. The Ministry of Planning and Development has also suggested making Chinese a mandatory subject in all undergraduate programs in Pakistan.
The consortium will conduct monthly meetings at each member university to cover topics such as the Chinese economy, industrial relocation, joint ventures, and policies for special economic zones to attract Chinese investment.
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