Ethiopia Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Friday met with Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed and discussed various avenues for bilateral cooperation in the higher education sector in a bid to further strengthen the bilateral ties and foster academic excellence through potential collaborative initiatives. The meeting took place between two official in HEC Chairman Office in Islamabad.

Both sides discussed a wide range of initiatives, including student and faculty exchange programs, curriculum development for quality assurance in higher education, exchange of knowledge and expertise in educational digitalization, and joint research projects in various fields such as agriculture, science and technology, medicine, engineering and Artificial Intelligence. Ambassador Dr. Jemal highlighted the great importance attached by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed to quality assurance in education and the promotion of modern technologies in the country.

He noted Pakistan's extensive experience and knowledge in higher education, which Ethiopia could leverage for its human resource development.The Ambassador also emphasized education diplomacy as a cornerstone for building lasting and sustainable ties between the two countries. HEC Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed warmly welcomed the Ambassador's initiative, reiterating Pakistan's commitment to supporting Ethiopia's educational aspirations.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)