KARACHI: A six-member delegation of academics from China met VC of the University of Karachi (KU) Prof Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Khan at his office.
The delegation was led by Dean of Tsinghua University, Prof. Yan Xuetong, said a statement issued today. The visit was aimed at taking the opinion of the intellectual community on what measures should be taken to further improve bilateral relations between Pakistan and China, and the beneficial effects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Speaking on the occasion the VC held that there was a strong cultural linkage between Pakistani and Chinese nations which must be improved and such policies must be devised. He said the CPEC was a historic and one of the most important milestones in Pak-China relations which will not only provide immense employment opportunities to Pakistani citizens but underdeveloped areas of the country will also experience massive development.
The VC hoped that the CPEC would play a vital role in the eradication of poverty from the country. According to him, Pakistan will take technological help from China, and CPEC is an important change maker with regards to the political economy on the global front.