Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Pakistan, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, to foster collaboration in marine and environmental sciences.
The MoU was formalized in Guangzhou by Prof. Dr. Abdul Malik, Vice Chancellor of LUAWMS, and Prof. Chaolun Li, Director General of SCSIO. Distinguished representatives from both institutions, including Prof. Dr. Illahi Bakhsh Marghazani, Mr. Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shafi from LUAWMS, and Prof. Dr. You-Shao Wang from SCSIO, attended the signing ceremony.
This strategic partnership will facilitate joint research projects, academic exchange programs, and scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students, particularly in the domains of marine and environmental sciences. It aims to build LUAWMS’s institutional capacity and contribute meaningfully to resolving regional marine and ecological challenges.
Leaders from both sides expressed a shared vision of advancing scientific excellence and fostering international cooperation in higher education and research. This MoU reflects the spirit of China-Pakistan collaboration and marks a pivotal step toward sustainable marine research and innovation.
