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A delegation from a leading Chinese educational, scientific and agricultural research company visited the University of Sargodha (UoS) to explore cooperation in agriculture, research, commercial projects and academic exchange.
The delegation, led by General Manager Luan Xiujing, held a meeting with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas to review progress on ongoing collaborative projects and discuss future initiatives.
The two sides exchanged views on agricultural mechanisation, drone-based crop spraying, commercial ventures, industrial exhibitions and expanding academic collaboration between Pakistan and China.
The vice chancellor told the delegation about the university's research activities, particularly in agriculture, and highlighted efforts to strengthen industry-academia linkages. He said the university was working on the commercialisation of research and had introduced more than 80 patents in recent years.
Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas also said that the university had signed several agreements with Chinese institutions and companies in the fields of education, agriculture, technology, pharmaceuticals, medicine and trade, which were contributing to stronger bilateral cooperation.
The Chinese delegation expressed satisfaction over the progress of ongoing collaborative projects and reaffirmed its commitment to expanding cooperation with the university. It also invited UoS officials to visit China to further strengthen academic and industrial partnerships.
Later, Prof Abbas presented a souvenir to Mr Luan Xiujing.
Director of the Pakistan Institute of China Studies Prof. Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan and Prof. Dr. Abdul Rehman of the College of Agriculture also attended the meeting.