Beijing: Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan concluded his official visit to China, where he secured 11 cooperation agreements and introduced 14 skills and education projects, marking the highest number of signings by any partner country at the 27th China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education (CACIE 2026). These efforts aim to expand international qualifications and job pathways for Pakistani youth.

According to Press Information Department, the agreements involve collaborations with entities such as the China Global Professional and Technical Certification Center and Jilin Electronic Information Vocational and Technical College, focusing on fields like mechatronics, green energy, and international skills certification. Additionally, the PMYP China secretariat in Beijing will facilitate these partnerships.

The visit also highlighted the launch of 14 flagship projects, including training bases for nursing and e-commerce, and the establishment of committees on Industrial Robotics and Electronic Information Engineering. Furthermore, strategic discussions with China Railway Group have initiated efforts for skills training linked to the ML-1 railway upgrade.

In educational advancements, Jilin Electronic College will enroll Pakistani students in its Chinese language program, and the International Green Power Talent Development Base was co-launched in a partnership with the China Electricity Council.

The Chairman emphasized the need for training aligned with industry needs at various forums and discussed diplomatic support for education partnerships. The PMYP China Secretariat will continue to coordinate these initiatives, focusing on youth empowerment under Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for a Skilled, Empowered, and Digital Pakistan.