Chinese trade delegation meets University of Sargodha VC, cooperation discussed

Sargodha: University of Sargodha Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Qaiser Abbas met a Chinese trading company delegation here and discussed promotion of local industry in the fields of education, research, handicrafts, furniture and citrus, and export and marketing of products.

Trading company General Manager Chris Chu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Yusuf Fa and representative and marketing manager of the company in Pakistan Zeeshan Hashmi were part of the delegation, according to the university’s media wing.

On the occasion, the Vice Chancellor said there were vast opportunities for mutual trade between Pakistan and China and the two countries need to take more measures for promotion of local industries.

He contended that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was undoubtedly a great initiative of Pakistan and China and its fruits would reach the Pakistani nation very soon.

The VC briefed the Chinese trade delegation about the ongoing educational and research activities in the University of Sargodha. He said that many patents had been got registered by the competent and hardworking teachers of the university.

In his comments, Chris Chu said that Pakistan was developing day by day and the main reason for this achievement was the universities and qualified teachers in addition to the immense talent among students here. He assured the Vice Chancellor of his full cooperation regarding commercialisation of the registered patents of the Sargodha University.

During the meeting, Yusuf Fa mentioned that the purpose of the visit was looking for more business opportunities in the local industry and there were immense investment opportunities in Sargodha like other cities of Pakistan.