ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belarus will soon sign a memorandum of understanding for establishing a center of excellence in the field of renewable energy in Pakistan.
This was decided during a meeting held between Ambassador of Belarus Andre Ermolovich and 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. He 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.
He 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 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.
