MARDAN: University of Engineering and Technology Mardan and China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) have decided to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to recognise importance of investing in the youth.

A delegation of NPU visited the UET Mardan on Saturday. UET Vice-chancellor Prof Sadiqullah welcomed the guests and highlighted the significance of the event.

The deputy director of the office of international cooperation at NPU, Li Ziwei, presented an overview of his university and the expertise and dedication of its faculty that would collaborate with UET Mardan to ensure the success of the partnership.

Dr Sadiqullah stated that UET Mardan was the second public sector engineering university in the province. He said that the university was located on the route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor close to Rashakai industrial zone.

A statement issued by the university said that UET and NPU discussed in detail the partnership, which would benefit both countries.

The partnership would facilitate student and faculty exchange programmes and scholarships besides establishment of joint research laboratories.

The ceremony was attended by various dignitaries including the dean of faculty of engineering and computing, Prof Imran Khan, the registrar, Dr Mohammad Alam, the director of planning and development, Engineer Sajjad Ali, the treasurer, Dr Murtaza Ali, director admission Dr Sajjad and faculty and students of UET Mardan.

Published in Dawn, April 9th, 2023