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SARGODHA, Jul 09 (APP):A delegation headed by Vice Chancellor of the University of Sargodha (UoS) Prof Dr Qaiser Abbas concluded its visit to China with a specific focus on education, research and technology.
The delegation engaged in discussions and explored various projects of mutual interest
with the president, vice presidents, deans and directors of Hebei Normal University, China,
according to the UoS spokesperson on Tuesday.
During the visit, the delegation met with Tang International Education Group at its headquarters in Beijing. The discussions led to several significant agreements aimed at fostering cooperation between the two institutions. Key initiatives identified include Tang International Education Group Supporting Chinese language teaching at the UoS, launching a joint degree programme in Traditional Chinese Medicine, establishing joint Associate Degree Programs (2+1 model), and assisting in finding Chinese investors to set up a Citrus Processing Unit.
The delegation also attended a productive meeting with China Agriculture University in Beijing. The discussions were led by Dr Qaisar Abbas and Prof Dr Sun Qixin, President of China Agriculture University, Prof Dr Xin Xian, Vice President of China Agriculture University. The meeting resulted in several key agreements, including joint research projects, degree programmes, the establishment of a research center, joint conferences, and the exchange of students and faculty.
The meetings concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two
universities. This agreement marks the beginning of a collaborative partnership aimed at fostering academic exchange, research initiatives, and other joint ventures.
Pro Vice Chancellor UoS Prof Dr Mian Ghulam Yasin, Dean Faculty of Agriculture Prof Dr Athar Nadeem, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof Dr Masood Sarwar Awan, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy Prof Dr Usman Minhas, Dean faculty of science Prof Dr Amir Ali, director external linkages Prof Dr Ijaz Asghar Bhatti, director ORIC Prof Dr Ahmad Raza Bilal, Director QEC Prof Dr Imran Ghafoor, Director Sports Ahmad Khan Harral,
Director PICS Dr Muhammad Irfan were included in the delegation.