Key points
- Centre to focus on deepening mutual understanding
- Initiative to promote research, dialogue and educational exchanges
- Centre to also focus on domains of new and emerging technologies
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Pakistan Studies at Shenzhen University was officially inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi.
The Centre marks a new avenue for academic engagement between Pakistan and China, with a special focus on deepening mutual understanding through research, dialogue, and educational exchanges, particularly in the domains of new and emerging technologies.
In his remarks, Ambassador Hashmi thanked the university leadership for its strong support in realising this initiative.
He underlined the growing momentum in Pakistan-China relations across all domains, especially education and research.
Innovation and reform
The ambassador noted that Shenzhen, known globally for its innovation and reform, was a fitting place for such an initiative.
He emphasised the value of academic platforms in fostering long-term people-to-people linkages.
He also recalled his visit to Shenzhen University one year ago, and expressed satisfaction at the inauguration of the centre as a tangible outcome of that meeting.
The centre is envisioned as a hub for promoting Pakistan-focused studies, collaborative research, B2B and student engagement.
Strong foundation
Shenzhen University, with its dynamic academic environment and international outlook, offers a strong foundation for the centre’s success.
Prior to the inauguration, Ambassador Hashmi held a meeting with the president of Shenzhen University to discuss ways to utilise the new centre towards mutually beneficial pursuits in academia, research and entrepreneurship.
Ambassador Hashmi was also given a tour of the Shenzhen University History Museum.
