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Memorandum of Understanding Signed between Center for Global & Strategic Studies and Regional Integration Center, University of the Punjab, Lahore
Memorandum of Understanding Signed between Center for Global & Strategic Studies and Regional Integration Center, University of the Punjab, Lahore


On 10th February 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony was held between Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad and Regional Integration Center (RIC), University of the Punjab, Lahore at Lahore. The Regional Integration Center and CGSS will collaborate to enhance the connectivity with Eurasian countries in spheres of education, culture, media, policymaking, economy, ecology, security, technology, research, sustainable goal development, human capacity development, business development and law fare.
It was agreed that CGSS and RIC will jointly organize various activities on key regional issues. Both the parties will collaborate to organize Cultural & Research Exchange Programs, Certified Courses, Diplomas in Various Regional Languages and Online/Physical Lectures with Foreign Scholars. Furthermore, extensive research on Eurasian Region will also be conducted.
University of the Punjab, Lahore and CGSS will jointly organize and facilitate reciprocal visits of the representatives from the Eurasian countries to Pakistan and vice versa. Furthermore, University of the Punjab, Lahore with the help of CGSS will establish various Centers of Excellences on bilateral basis with collaborating countries.
Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Vice Chancellor, University of the Punjab, Lahore and Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad signed the MoU on behalf of their institutions.