LAHORE:
Dr Alaa Garad, a globally acclaimed expert in quality and organisational learning, has underscored the need for taking an ambitious and transformative initiative titled “Golden Triangle” – a trilateral partnership framework aimed at linking Pakistan, China and Scotland.
The vision behind this initiative is to create a synergistic alliance that promotes cross-border collaboration in education, cultural exchange, innovation and applied research.
Garad emphasised the alliance’s potential to act as a bridge between the East and the West while drawing on the strength of each nation to foster sustainable progress and innovation-driven development.
The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) hosted Professor Garad, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education, Scotland, during his visit to Pakistan. The meeting took place at the PCJCCI Secretariat that covered collaboration, forward-thinking dialogue and mutual interest in long-term strategic partnerships.
Garad underlined the role Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education could play in the collaboration by offering its expertise in delivering quality education in Islamic economics, international relations and leadership studies. He also expressed interest in facilitating delegations, academic conferences and cultural exhibitions that could help strengthen the socio-economic fabric of partner nations.
Speaking on the occasion, PCJCCI Secretary General Salahuddin Hanif stressed the importance of finding ways to formalise academic and cultural linkages among institutions in the three countries.
They explored opportunities for joint academic programmes, research initiatives, faculty exchange, skill development workshops and innovation incubators, particularly in areas such as emerging technologies, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
PCJCCI Commercial Ambassador Imtiaz Mehmood shared insights and offered support for the trilateral initiative. He highlighted the importance of commercial diplomacy in accelerating international educational ties and emphasised the role of workforce up-skilling and public-private partnerships in achieving inclusive growth.
PCJCCI Vice President Zafar Iqbal reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to becoming a strategic enabler in the visionary partnership. “We believe this initiative holds immense promise for building a future of shared knowledge, intercultural harmony and technological advancement. PCJCCI is ready to serve as a platform to convene academic leaders, policymakers and business communities to translate this vision into actionable milestones,” he said.
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