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SUKKUR, Nov 24 (APP):Dr. Raheem Bux Soomro, a scholar from Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, visited Ritsumeikan University in Osaka, Japan, to strengthen academic partnerships between the two institutions.
According to a release here on Monday, Dr. Soomro delivered a keynote lecture at the GSPS Special Seminar 2025, where he discussed the determinants of internationalization of Pakistani small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
His presentation sparked a lively discussion among faculty and students, generating interest in future comparative studies and collaborative research focused on South Asian markets.
He also participated in academic review sessions, offering guidance to international graduate students from Pakistan, China, Nepal, Cambodia, and Japan. He provided feedback on their research proposals, helping refine their approaches to research design, theoretical frameworks, and methodology.
Ritsumeikan University representatives praised Dr. Soomro’s visit, saying it enriched their academic environment and would lead to sustained dialogue and cooperation between the two institutions.
The visit is expected to pave the way for formal agreements and joint initiatives, marking a new chapter in academic exchange between Japan and Pakistan.