BEIJING: In a significant step towards scientific collaboration, the University of Sargodha (UoS), Pakistan and Zaozhuang School of Technology (ZST), China, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Research Centre on Lithium Batteries at UoS.
Recognizing the strategic importance of lithium battery technologies in advancing clean energy and mobility solutions, both institutions have agreed to collaborate across a broad spectrum of research and academic exchange. The cooperation will focus on material science, energy storage systems, and related technologies, China Economic Net reported on Sunday.
Under the IoC, UoS and ZST will facilitate the exchange of faculty and researchers, student training, joint supervision, and the organization of seminars and workshops. The partnership also envisions collaborative research, patent development, and the launch of academic programs to enhance capacity building in this critical field.
A Joint Coordination Committee will be established to oversee the implementation of the cooperation framework. Comprising equal representation from both institutions, the committee will convene annually to assess progress and identify new areas of collaboration.
Earlier, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday hailed Pakistan–China relations as more than just a strategic alliance, calling it a friendship rooted in shared mountains, rivers, and centuries of cultural exchange, and reaffirmed China as Pakistan’s “iron brother”—a term symbolizing deep trust, historical unity, and enduring cooperation between the two nations. “It is an honour to speak in a country we proudly call our iron brother—a bond strengthened not only by shared borders, but by majestic mountains, flowing rivers, and a rich, intertwined history. Among these connections is the mighty Indus River, whose roots trace back to the lands of China, symbolizing the natural and historical unity between our nations,” Tarar said.
Speaking at the “Civilization Exchange and Mutual Learning” event, centered on the theme of Cultural Heritage and Innovation, Tarar underscored the strengthening ties between Pakistan and China as a catalyst for safeguarding Pakistan’s vibrant cultural legacy. –Agencies
