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Mr. Luan Xiufeng, Manager of Chinese company Chengdu Yihe, visited the University of Sargodha (UoS) and met Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas to discuss collaboration in the agricultural sector, with a particular focus on drone technology.

During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to initiate hands-on training programs for faculty members and students. Director ORIC Prof. Dr. Ahmad Raza Bilal and Chairman, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Prof. Dr. Athar Nadeem were also present on the occasion.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Luan Xiufeng stated that Pakistan is an agricultural country where per-acre productivity can be significantly enhanced through modern agricultural technologies, especially drone technology. He appreciated the new agricultural projects, modern equipment, and patents introduced at the College of Agriculture, noting that these initiatives have given a new identity to agriculture in the region.

He further remarked that the University of Sargodha holds recognition not only across Pakistan but also internationally due to its continuous academic and research collaborations with global universities.

Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas briefed the Chinese delegation on the university’s ongoing academic, research, and innovative projects. He highlighted the university’s commitment to regional development in line with the demands of the 21st century, particularly through the adoption of modern technologies in agriculture. He emphasized that the presence of qualified agricultural experts has enabled the university to achieve remarkable success in this field.

Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas further expressed confidence that, with Chinese cooperation, the university would soon be able to develop advanced agricultural drones, which would bring a new dimension to regional agriculture.

Referring to his recent visit to China, he added that besides agriculture, the University is actively collaborating with China in engineering, science, technology, student exchange, and other sectors, further strengthening Pak-China friendship and contributing to Pakistan’s development. The Vice Chancellor presented a commemorative souvenir to Mr. Luan Xiufeng at the conclusion of the meeting.