ISLAMABAD
\nChairman Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan on Tuesday called for deeper Pakistan China cooperation in education, skills, employment, technology and youth exchanges during a meeting with Chinese Charge d\u2019Affaires Shi Yuanqiang at the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, proposing a dedicated Chinese Universities Education Expo and structured collaboration on the National Youth Employment Policy to create more opportunities for Pakistani youth.
\nChief PMYP welcomed Mr Shi and the Chinese delegation, stressing that stronger people to people and youth to youth engagement was essential to further strengthen the longstanding \u201ciron brother\u201d relationship between Pakistan and China.
\nHe said Pakistani youth had a strong interest in pursuing higher education in China and proposed holding a Chinese Universities Education Expo in Pakistan.
\nThe expo, he said, could bring Chinese universities and Pakistani students together, allowing institutions to showcase academic programmes, scholarships and admission opportunities. Khan said Pakistan wanted to expand cooperation with China in culture, technology, research, education and skills development to create meaningful opportunities for young people.
\nMr Khan also highlighted the establishment of PMYP secretariats in China as a reflection of growing institutional engagement between the two countries in the youth sector.
\nHe appreciated the continued support of the Chinese government and people for Pakistan and acknowledged China\u2019s advanced technology and capabilities as an important element of bilateral cooperation. Referring to growing collaboration in the space sector, Mr Rana said Pakistan\u2019s first astronaut was expected to join China\u2019s space station by the end of the year, describing it as another significant milestone in cooperation in science, technology and space.
\nShi described Pakistan China relations as unique and longstanding, reiterating that the two countries were \u201ciron brothers\u201d. He stressed the need to broaden youth exchanges in culture, technology, research and other fields to promote greater interaction and mutual understanding. The Chinese diplomat also appreciated PMYP\u2019s Digital Youth Hub (DYH), particularly its role in bringing diverse opportunities for young people onto a single platform.
\nHe said the platform offered a comprehensive mechanism for connecting young people with opportunities and commended PMYP for developing an innovative initiative aimed at engaging, connecting and empowering youth.
\nThe Chinese side expressed interest in exploring greater participation by Chinese universities, companies, development organisations and private sector partners through the Digital Youth Hub to expand opportunities for Pakistani youth.
\nMr Rana briefed the delegation on PMYP\u2019s flagship initiatives under its 4Es framework \u2014 Education, Employment, Engagement and Environment. These include the Youth Skills Development Programme, Youth Laptop Scheme, Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme, National Innovation Award, National Volunteer Corps, Digital Youth Hub, Talent Hunt and Youth Sports League, and Green Youth Movement.
\nThe chairman stressed the importance of cooperation on the National Youth Employment Policy, particularly in expanding employment, skills development, entrepreneurship and international opportunities for young Pakistanis.
\nHe proposed a structured mechanism with the Chinese Embassy to identify relevant opportunities through Chinese universities, companies, development organisations and other stakeholders.
\nJoint Secretary PMYP Dr Muhammad Ali Malik said the programme would work closely with the Chinese government on the National Youth Employment Policy and explore areas where bilateral cooperation could contribute to employment, skills development and professional opportunities for Pakistani youth.
\nThe meeting proposed designating focal persons from both sides to maintain regular communication, facilitate coordination and identify concrete areas of collaboration, with the two sides expected to work towards a framework of cooperation on youth employment and the National Youth Employment Policy.
\nThe meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepen Pakistan China cooperation in the youth sector and translate the longstanding bilateral friendship into practical opportunities for young people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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