Shandong University (SDU) has established a dedicated Pakistan Study Centre, marking a significant step in expanding academic and research collaboration between China and Pakistan. The move underscores the broadening of bilateral relations beyond traditional areas like trade and infrastructure into education and people-to-people exchange.
The centre is designed to foster mutual understanding and sustained cooperation through joint research initiatives, student and scholar exchanges, and policy dialogues. It will place special emphasis on agriculture and fisheries—key sectors for both nations—while also providing Pakistani students with international exposure and assisting Chinese institutions in enhancing their global research footprint.
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At the inauguration, Pakistan’s Ambassador Khalil Hashmi commended Shandong University for its commitment to building sustainable academic partnerships. With strong support from university leadership and faculty, the centre is poised to become a hub for innovation, knowledge sharing, and institutional collaboration, further cementing the multifaceted ties between Pakistan and China.