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Chinese team visits open varsity

2015-06-12
n academic delegation from Yunan Open University (YOU) China, visited Allama Iqbal Open University(AIOU) on Thursday and assured support for setting up a Chinese language centre and launching of academic programs in the field of printing technology.

During their visit to Pakistan`s largest distance learning institution, the three-member delegation showed keen interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The members of the YOU delegation, during their meeting with AIOU`s VC Dr Shahid Siddiqui offered assistance to AIOU for the introduction of short online courses in the field of print technology.

The two sides [YOU and AIOU] agreed to share skills and experiences in designing academic programmes. Leader of the delegation Prof. Shi Xudong invited the Vice Chancellor to visit their University to sign of formal agreement for this purpose.

Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Siddiqui said bilateral cooperation in field of education, particularly teaching of Chinese language will be highly beneficial for Pakistanis especially with regards to the planned Pak-China economic corridor projects.

The delegation visited various departments of the university and lauded its infrastructure network in printing, designing and IT sectors.

-By Kashif Abbasi