In order to promote Gwadar Port and resource-packed coastal line, University of Gwadar has set up Gwadar Coastal Development Research Centre. Launching ceremony has been held at Mir Ahmed Bakhsh Lehri Auditorium of Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute. The Coastal Development Research Centre aims to conduct in-depth and diverse research studies on the coastal line of Pakistan. It will allow Gwadar researchers to explore costal ecosystems, aqua culture, biodiversity of Marine and coastal environment, Gwadar Pro reported.

In the background of the Coastal Development Research Centre, University of Gwadar (UG), Pakistan, and the School of International Relations at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), China, recently also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing joint research and academic exchange in the field of Area Studies, with a particular focus on coastal belt development. The MoU was formalized during a high-level seminar titled “CPEC Cooperation and China-Pakistan Relations” held at Sun Yat-sen University’s Zhuhai Campus.

The agreement reflects a shared commitment to mutual academic advancement and outlines cooperation in research, faculty and student development, joint symposia, and cultural exchange. A key objective is to support the long-term growth and sustainability of coastal regions in both countries through collaborative research and policy engagement. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the University of Gwadar, positioning it as a key player in international academic networks and coastal development studies.

The partnership is set to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, launch joint research initiatives, and promote policy dialogue that aligns with the broader goals of regional integration and sustainable development under CPE Coastline is an important geographical feature in southern part of Pakistan. The location of coastal belt in the regional perspective has enhanced the geostrategic and geopolitical role of Pakistan.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China