ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (IN): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has facilitated landmark academic agreements between five leading Pakistani universities and the Maldives National University (MNU) to strengthen educational cooperation and research collaboration between the two countries.The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the HEC Secretariat during the three-day state visit of Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to Pakistan.The Pakistani universities include the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, University of Wah, Government College University Lahore, and Foundation University Islamabad.The agreements aim to promote joint and dual degree programmes, collaborative research, faculty and student exchanges, and knowledge sharing.
HEC Chairman Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar highlighted the potential of stronger academic ties, encouraging joint research initiatives, conferences and seminars to enhance institutional cooperation.MNU Vice Chancellor Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam welcomed the initiative, identifying postgraduate research, agriculture, food sciences, tourism and hospitality, marine sciences, environmental sustainability and climate change as key areas for collaboration.
HEC Adviser for Global Engagement Dr. Muhammad Ali Nasir said the agreements would expand educational opportunities, strengthen international partnerships and foster lasting people-to-people ties between Pakistan and the Maldives.
