Pakistan, India asked to step up cooperation
Indian expert supports technology transfer centre at border.
FAISALABAD:
Pakistan and India should iron out differences and step up people-to-people and institution-to-institution cooperation in various fields, especially science and education, in order to benefit from each other’s experiences and cope with challenges, says Indian National Science Academy President Dr Krishan Lal.
Speaking to a gathering of deans and directors of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad here on Wednesday, Lal said western countries after World War II joined hands to make major strides in science and technology and achieved sustainable development through collaborative efforts.
He called for adopting the same model in India and Pakistan as both countries had similar climate, ecological zones, culture and language.
Supporting the idea floated by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad, Lal said both countries should set up a centre spread over 100 acres along the border for showcasing latest agricultural technologies for cooperation.
He said no visa would be required to experience the technological progress at the centre as only passport would be sufficient.
UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad said that during a visit to India last month, he had talked about opportunities to set up a technology transfer centre along the border and was optimistic about the establishment of such a centre.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 19th, 2012.
Pakistan and India should iron out differences and step up people-to-people and institution-to-institution cooperation in various fields, especially science and education, in order to benefit from each other’s experiences and cope with challenges, says Indian National Science Academy President Dr Krishan Lal.
Speaking to a gathering of deans and directors of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad here on Wednesday, Lal said western countries after World War II joined hands to make major strides in science and technology and achieved sustainable development through collaborative efforts.
He called for adopting the same model in India and Pakistan as both countries had similar climate, ecological zones, culture and language.
Supporting the idea floated by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad, Lal said both countries should set up a centre spread over 100 acres along the border for showcasing latest agricultural technologies for cooperation.
He said no visa would be required to experience the technological progress at the centre as only passport would be sufficient.
UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad said that during a visit to India last month, he had talked about opportunities to set up a technology transfer centre along the border and was optimistic about the establishment of such a centre.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 19th, 2012.