On 26th of January 2021 a webinar was organized by China Study Center, University of Peshawar on “Exploring collaboration with Chinese Universities”. In the webinar beside other Vice Chancellors, Prof Dr Gulzaman, Vice Chancellor University of Malakand also delivered a speech and proposed a mechanism to further strengthen collaboration in that regard. As a follow up, a team from University of Malakand visited China Study Center, University of Peshawar to discuss collaboration between China Study Center, University of Peshawar (CSC, UOP) and ORIC/Department of China Studies, University of Malakand. The following officers/faculty visited the CSC, UOP: Mr. Muhammad Shahid Khan Director ORIC, UOM, Dr. Zahid Khan Focal Person/Management Sciences, Mr. Mohammad Aurangzeb, Manager University Industrial Linkages, ORIC and Mr. Maqsood Mazhar, Manager Research Operations, ORIC. The following points were discussed in the meeting: Orientation on the role and responsibilities of China study Center, University of Peshawar. Collaboration and support in establishing a China language Center/Area study Center in University of Malakand. Collaboration mechanism with Chinese universities under CPEC. MOU between University of Malakand & University of Peshawar. Joint programs and events. joint international/ national conferences. other areas of mutual cooperation. Prof. Dr. Zahid Anwar, Director China Study Center assured support to UoM and thanked the members of the team from UoM for their visit to CSC, UOP and particularly appreciated Prof Dr Gulzaman, Vice Chancellor, University of Malakand for keen interest in promoting China Studies in Malakand region
