Pakistan, China for strengthening tech cooperation

Pakistan and China are aiming to deepen two-way cooperation in areas of academics, research and development, industries and technological advancements.

In this regard, Zhongguancun Belt and Road Industrial Promotion Association (ZBRA) of China and Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) have signed a letter of intent to promote the exchange of “high-quality” science and technology between the two sides.

This included collaboration in information sharing on science and technology development experience, creation of a complete ecosystem, new and emerging technologies and construction/ management of technology zones, according to a press release issued on Monday.

Both sides were aiming to facilitate exchanges between high-tech enterprises in the areas of semiconductors, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, blockchain and biotech for mutually beneficial cooperation, it said.

“They envision creating a complete ecosystem to transform Pakistan’s tech sector by sharing knowledge on experience of development of science and technology.”

Moreover, they expressed eagerness to jointly organise activities in a bid to promote practical exchanges on science and technology commercialisation and high-end talent cultivation.

“This collaboration is another cornerstone of STZA’s goal to transform Pakistan’s human capital into a high-end future workforce within the tech industry and to create opportunities for the youth,” it said.

According to STZA, this partnership would maximise the potential of the tech industry in both countries, it added.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 8^th, 2022.

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