China and Pakistan have launched International Industry-Education Cooperation Alliance Initiative.

Addressing a seminar in connection with launching of the initiative in Beijing, President of TANG International Education Group Li Jinsong said the China-Pakistan International Industry-Education Cooperation Alliance will facilitate introduction of 210 Technical and Vocational Education and Training disciplines in Pakistan.

He said it will also facilitate establishment of 36 training excellence centers and provide opportunities of pursuing further studies and jobs in China.

Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said with the progress of CPEC, the demand for skilled labor force is becoming more and more urgent.

He said a large number of Chinese enterprises are working in Pakistan on different projects and they need skilled labor force.

On this occasion, over 20 agreements were signed on bilateral education and industrial cooperation projects.

Source: Radio Pakistan