Islamabad: International University of Kyrgyzstan (IUK) has awarded degree of their ‘Honorary Professor’ to the Vice Chancellor AIOU Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum at a ceremony held at Kyrgyz’s capital, Bishkek.
According to a message received here on Tuesday, he was honored as per the decision of the Academic Board of IUK.
Dr. Zia was on the visit of Bishkek in connection with the Open Distance Learning Institute that was jointly set up there by the AIOU and IUK.
On Tuesday, the Vice Chancellor held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan and said the AIOU is also prepared to establish ODL Institute at Osh University Kyrgyz as well.
Meanwhile, in a separate meeting with Ambassador of Pakistan in Bishkek Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Prof Zia discussed with him the AIOU’s plan of international collaboration, that aimed at sharing its experience and expertise for mutual benefit and to promote quality education.
The VC also assured to consider the Ambassador’s desire of establishing Urdu Language Center in Kyrgyzstan University.