By Meng Fanrong

LAHORE, Jul. 23, (China Economic Net)- Lahore Chinese International Academy (LCIA) and the University of Management and Technology (UMT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on July 14 to deepen collaboration in academic exchange, cultural activities, and institutional support, a move that expands their academic cooperation networks and injects fresh momentum into China-Pakistan educational and cultural ties.

LCIA,UMT sign an MoU to deepen collaboration, photo provided to CEN

The agreement was signed by He Yubing, Vice Principal of LCIA, and Dr. Nadia Anwar, Acting Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at UMT, at a ceremony in Lahore. The agreement places an emphasis on Chinese language training, while also promoting cultural understanding among students and faculty at both institutions.

As a player in Chinese language education in Pakistan, LCIA has long been committed to building bridges for people-to-people exchanges between China and Pakistan. The academy has previously collaborated with local universities and institutions, including the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), on language training programs.

UMT has evolved into a premier institution of higher learning in Pakistan and is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as a 'W4' category university, the highest ranking awarded to institutions demonstrating exceptional research output and academic quality. The university's commitment to internationalization and cross-cultural dialogue makes it an ideal partner for LCIA in advancing Chinese studies and cultural exchange in Pakistan.