A memorandum of understanding (MoU.) between University of Peshawar (UOP) & Centre for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) was signed in University of Peshawar on 28th July 2021. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idrees, Vice-Chancellor, University of Peshawar and Major General ® Hafiz Masroor Ahmed, Vice President CGSS have signed the MoU. Both parties will jointly organize Seminars and Conferences. A series of forums and roundtable meetings on issues of common concern will be jointly conducted by the two parties. Both the institutions will work and explore opportunities to involve the academia in the multilateral fields. Both institutions agree to carry joint research in the areas of mutual interest to formulate and suggest a comprehensive policy regarding the issue for implementation / workable plan. CGSS using its platform will promote China Study Centre (CSC) at national & international level and CSC will promote CGSS through its platforms. Prof Dr Zahid Anwar Director, China Study Center was the focal person from University of Peshawar and Mr Khalid Taimor Executive Director was the focal person from CGSS side. On the occasion Prof Dr Muhammad Idrees, Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar said that UOP is the oldest University in KP and located in Peshawar which is a regional hub and welcomed any joint initiative for national cause especially in higher education. Major General ® Hafiz Masroor Ahmad, Vice President CGSS said that CGSS and UOP have many avenues of cooperation particularly joint research on issues of national importance and keeping in view the geostrategic location of Peshawar, China Study Center, University of Peshawar can also play an important role in different drives related to regional connectivity. During the meeting, Mr Khalid Taimoor, the Executive Director of CGSS threw light on future plan of collaboration between the two prestigious institutions
