Islamabad : Pakistan and China have agreed to provide Pakistani youth with world-class technical skills in line with the requirements of Chinese investment under the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), says a press release.
The understanding was reached during a meeting between former Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Gulmina Bilal Ahmad and PowerChina Pakistan Country Director for PowerChina Eurasia Mr Su Dong and Commercial Manager of PowerChina International Group Limited Ms Sun Kai.
During the meeting, Gulmina Bilal Ahmad stressed the need to introduce industry-driven training and certification programmes based on the workforce requirements of Chinese companies operating in Pakistan and international markets.
She said Pakistan should focus on developing technical skills and certification pathways that enable Pakistani youth to meet international standards and secure employment opportunities both in Pakistan and abroad.
The meeting discussed potential cooperation in renewable energy, electricity and power technologies, construction, engineering support services, digital and emerging technologies.
