Pakistan, Belarus to collaborate in renewable energy sector

Diplomatic CirclePakistan, Belarus to collaborate in renewable energy sector

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan and Belarus will soon sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for establishing a center of excellence in the field of renewable energy in Pakistan.

This was decided during a meeting held between the Ambassador of Belarus, Andre Ermolovich and National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Executive Director Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema at NAVTTC office on Friday.

The meeting aimed at enhancing linkages and cooperation in technical and vocational sector between Pakistan and Belarus.

Speaking on the occasion, Zulfiqar Cheema briefed the ambassador on the milestones achieved by NAVTTC in bringing a paradigm shift in TVET delivery in Pakistan.

Zulfiqar Cheema said youth had the power to lead the country on the path of socio economic development; job markets all over the world were looking to hire qualified workers so there was an urgent need to explore this demographic dividend for the benefit of the nation, he said.

“We are looking forward to learn and benefit from the best practices of Belarus”, he expressed.

The NAVTTC Executive Director said the offer of Belarus to provide heavy machinery for agriculture and construction sector was a welcome step to boost the TVET sector of Pakistan.

The Belarusian ambassador said 60 percent of young population was a valuable treasure for Pakistan. He informed that Belarus was world famous for its heavy machinery especially tractors’ production.

While assuring of his cooperation, the ambassador said Belarus would provide heavy machinery equipment and tractors to the technical institutes of Pakistan.

The First Secretary of Belarus to Pakistan Kiril and officers of NAVTTC were also present in the meeting.

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