On August 10th, Tariq NadimGilani, Chairman and General Manager of Pakistan Fauji Foundation, and another three people visited Beijing University of Technology. The Deputy Secretary of the school party committee and President Liu Gonghui, the Vice President Wu Bin met with the delegation on behalf of the school, accompanied by the relevant persons in charge of International Exchange and Cooperation Officeand the International College.

The President Liu Gonghui extended a warm welcome to the delegation of the Chairman Tariq NadimGilani. He highlighted the overall situation of Beijing University of Technology, the international development strategy, the progress ofthe school’s selection ofnational “World-class Universities and World-class Disciplines” construction, and the implementation of the “Belt and Road” initiative. He pointed out that China and Pakistan have profound friendship and solid basis for cooperation, and Beijing University of Technology is willing to carry out in-depth and pragmatic cooperation with FaujiGroup in the long- and short-term exchanges of students, joint guidance of postgraduates, advanced study and academic visits of faculty and staff.

The Chairman Tariq NadimGilaniexpressed his gratitude for the warm reception of Beijing University of Technology. He said that he was impressed by his first visit to Beijing University of Technology. Beijing University of Technology has excellent condition in terms of hardware and software,so he is very much looking forward to signing a memorandum of strategic cooperation with Beijing University of Technology to strengthen multi-level cooperation in the engineering field. He invited Beijing University of Technology to Pakistan for exchange visits to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation, expand and deepen the partnership between the two sides.

After the meeting, the delegation also visited the International College and conducted in-depth exchanges on the training of overseas students and the direction of future cooperation.

Incorporated in 1954,FAUJI FOUNDATION is one of the largest conglomerate groups in Pakistan with tremendous strength in education, healthcare and banking. The group’s main business includes health care,education aid,professional and technical training, involving chemical fertilizers, cement, power generation and renewable energy, oil-gas exploration, sea terminal, food processing and banking services. FAUJI FOUNDATION is committed to meeting the educational needs of all sectors of society and operates 185 educational institutions in Pakistan, including one university, two colleges, 10 technical training centers, 66 vocational training centers and 106 elementary and secondary schools.