TIANJIN, China: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday called for stronger collaboration with China in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), emphasising its role in strengthening human capital and driving sustainable economic growth.
Deputy PM Dar expressed these views during his visit to the Luban Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Exhibition Hall in Tianjin, China, on Sunday.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that this cooperation not only enhances Pakistan’s human capital but also contributes to the broader Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, Radio Pakistan reported.
During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister was briefed on the operations of Luban Workshops and their existing cooperation with Pakistan.
Deputy PM Dar also exchanged views with the Chinese hosts on further deepening cooperation under the Luban Framework, with a focus on scaling up joint efforts in technical and vocational education in new and emerging industries.
He emphasised that strengthening TVET collaboration between Pakistan and China was a vital step to create opportunities for sustainable economic growth, a Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement.
During the visit, Deputy PM Dar also met with Pakistani students receiving training through the Luban initiative.
He held discussions with them on their learning experience and future prospects, underscoring the importance of equipping Pakistan’s youth with advanced technical skills to meet the evolving industrial needs.
Luban Workshops, established by Tianjin municipal authorities, have become a global model for sharing high-quality technical education.
Since 2016, 36 workshops have been set up in over 30 countries, promoting skills transfer, technological exchange, and people-to-people connectivity.
In Pakistan, the Luban Workshop was inaugurated in 2018 in Lahore, providing training in areas such as mechanical engineering, automation, and Information Technology.
Besides students in Pakistan, seven Pakistani students are currently undergoing Luban Training in China.
