Islamabad [Parliament Times]: Dr. Tariq Banuri, Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has invited the Vice Chancellors of Kyrgyz universities and academicians and educationists of Kyrgyzstan to explore avenues of collaboration and joint research between Pakistani and Kyrgyz higher education institutions.
This was revealed by Dr. Tariq Banuri, Chairman, HEC while talking to Mr. Erik Beishembiev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Pakistan who called on him at the Commission Secretariat.
Ambassador Beishembiev said Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan enjoy cordial relations, adding that educational links play very important role in strengthening the bilateral relations. He said the youth of Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have a great potential and they can change the society. He maintained that a strong education system is imperative a bright future.
Dr. Banuri said the HEC wants to learn about the issues facing Kyrgyzstan and work closely with Kyrgyz institutions. He said the higher education institutions of the two countries need to share their expertise with one another. He maintained that the two sides can collaborate in various academic fields including agriculture, micro-biology, bio-technology, medical and other areas. He said Pakistan has expertise in agriculture sector and can offer training to Kyrgyz agriculture students.
