Islamabad (TDI): Ethiopia and Pakistan explored avenues for cooperation in the higher education sector; to foster academic excellence through collaborative initiatives, as the Ambassador of Ethiopia, Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, met the Chairman of Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, today.
They discussed a wide range of initiatives, including student and faculty exchange programs, curriculum development for quality assurance in higher education, exchange of knowledge and expertise in educational digitalization, and joint research projects in various fields such as agriculture, science and technology, medicine, engineering and Artificial Intelligence.
Ambassador Jemal Beker highlighted the great importance Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed attaches to quality assurance in education and the promotion of modern technologies in the country.
He noted Pakistan’s extensive experience in higher education management, which Ethiopia can utilize for its human resource development.
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The Ambassador also emphasized education diplomacy as a cornerstone for building lasting and sustainable ties between Pakistan and Ethiopia.
Chairman Dr. Mukhtar warmly welcomed the Ambassador’s ambition and vision, expressing Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s aspirations in the field of education.
He briefed the Ambassador on the advancement in Pakistan’s higher education sector, particularly in digital learning platforms and research infrastructure.
The Chairman assured Ethiopia’s Ambassador of HEC’s support in facilitating institutional linkages and providing opportunities for Ethiopian students to pursue higher education in Pakistani universities.
He also extended an invitation for the officials of the Education Ministry of Ethiopia and top universities in Ethiopia to attend the 6th Vice Chancellors Forum, scheduled for June 23-25, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.
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