Pakistan and China forged agreements for collaborative vocational training programs during discussions held from July 6 through 12, 2025. The partnership encompasses construction engineering, artificial intelligence, agriculture, and hospitality management sectors within the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor's second phase. Both nations established frameworks for mutual recognition of vocational certifications with Saudi Arabia and Oman. Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, who chairs Pakistan's National Vocational and Technical Training Commission, led the delegation under Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's direction. The mission targeted enhanced technical and vocational cooperation between the neighboring countries.
Ahmad conducted consultations at Pakistan's Beijing embassy regarding technical and vocational education provisions within the China-Pakistan Joint Statement. The delegation engaged with the China International Intellectual Group to develop joint curricula and strengthen connections between academic institutions and industry partners. Li Jinsong co-chaired working sessions with Ahmad at TANG International Education Group, which houses the Chinese Secretariat of CPTICE. Representatives visited Jinan Vocational College, Anhui Water Conservancy Technical College, and Zhejiang Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Technician. These institutions demonstrated advanced training models and signed memorandums of understanding for establishing specialized workshops.
The collaboration created agreements for the China-Pakistan High-Skilled Talent Training Center focusing on smart manufacturing and e-commerce capabilities. Multiple cooperation plans emerged from the week-long engagement to facilitate training initiatives and certification recognition aligned with global labor market requirements. Officials anticipate the partnership will generate substantial employment opportunities for Pakistani youth. The framework supports building a competitive skilled workforce essential for CPEC's industrial expansion phase.
Ahmad conducted consultations at Pakistan's Beijing embassy regarding technical and vocational education provisions within the China-Pakistan Joint Statement. The delegation engaged with the China International Intellectual Group to develop joint curricula and strengthen connections between academic institutions and industry partners. Li Jinsong co-chaired working sessions with Ahmad at TANG International Education Group, which houses the Chinese Secretariat of CPTICE. Representatives visited Jinan Vocational College, Anhui Water Conservancy Technical College, and Zhejiang Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Technician. These institutions demonstrated advanced training models and signed memorandums of understanding for establishing specialized workshops.
The collaboration created agreements for the China-Pakistan High-Skilled Talent Training Center focusing on smart manufacturing and e-commerce capabilities. Multiple cooperation plans emerged from the week-long engagement to facilitate training initiatives and certification recognition aligned with global labor market requirements. Officials anticipate the partnership will generate substantial employment opportunities for Pakistani youth. The framework supports building a competitive skilled workforce essential for CPEC's industrial expansion phase.
