ISLAMABAD: National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and Chinese Think Tank Association of Special Economic Zones have joined hands on skill development.

The main purpose of this collaboration is to strengthen think tank exchanges between Pakistan and China, enhancing cooperation on vocational education and the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), approved by the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government.

A 9-member Chinese delegation under the leadership of the President of the Association Sikang Wu called on the Executive Director NAVTTC, Zulfiqar Cheema, a press release Monday said.

The delegation comprised of researches of China Special Economic Zone.

On this occasion, Zulfiqar Cheema briefed the delegation about the role of NAVTTC as an advisory body to the federal government on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and the recent initiatives to introduce reforms in the current TVET system of Pakistan.

He emphasised that CPEC would open new vistas of prosperity and development and offer enormous employment opportunities for the people of Pakistan.

He said CPEC would be a living monument of Pak-China friendship and it will serve geo-strategic interests of both countries.

He urged the two countries to enhance their collaboration to reboot the TVET system in Pakistan.

The Chinese delegation assured of their full cooperation in various areas of collaboration including the establishment of centres of excellence, upgradation of existing institutes with modern equipment, training of trainers, study tours, exchange programs and arranging Chinese language courses for the trainees of Pakistan.

Other areas of collaboration include fostering intelligent manufacturing talents in the youth of Pakistan, smart factory construction and robots manufacturing.