The signing ceremony for MOU on establishment of Center of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence at PUEET was held at Wuhan University of Technology yesterday. Ambassador Moin ul Haque, Prof. Dr. Atta ur Rahman, Chairman of Prime Minister’s Task Force on Science and Technology joining online from Karachi and Prof. Xin Sijin, Chairman of Wuhan University of Technology signed the MOU. Senior Officials of Wuhan University of Technology and Hubei Foreign Affairs Office were also present at the occasion.
Prof Xin Sijin briefed about WUT’s history, key achievements in research and future plans about cooperation with Pakistan. He said that establishment of Center of Excellence on AI would serve as a strong base for future cooperation with Pakistan which is the largest source of excellent foreign students. With joint and concerted efforts, WUT and PUEET will promote cooperation for faculty development, joint degree programme, infrastructure development and research and development.
In his remarks, Ambassador Haque praised the University for its excellent academic performance and strong research culture in the fields of artificial intelligence, building material, transport and auto-mobile industry. He said that establishment of “Center of Excellence on AI” will further strengthen bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies and also open new avenues for high quality development of science and technology, talent cultivation and high-end research.
Prof. Dr. Atta ur Rahman appreciated the efforts of Embassy for creating institutional linkages between WUT and PUEET. Assuring his full support for early establishment of Center of Excellence at PUEET, he noted that the new proposed Centre is in line with Government ‘s focus on science and technology and would a bring a paradigm shift in introducing new emerging technologies in Pakistan.
Pakistan and China enjoy close and friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in May 1951. Pakistan was one of the first countries that recognized the People’s Republic of China. Over the years, the relationship has blossomed into an “all weather strategic cooperative partnership”. Pakistan considers China as one of its closest friend and partner and China considers Pakistan as its “Iron Brother”.
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