Pakistan, China explore deeper cooperation in civil service training

BEIJING: Pakistan and China have explored new avenues for strengthening institutional cooperation in civil service training, policy research and public governance during a high level meeting at China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU), one of China’s leading institutions for diplomacy, international affairs and strategic studies.

The meeting brought together Professor Ren Yuanzhe, head of the Research Center on Building a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity at CFAU, and members of his team with a Pakistani delegation led by Muhammad Bilal Akram, Director Administration and Finance at Pakistan’s Civil Services Academy (CSA).

The interaction provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on Pakistan-China relations, regional developments, economic cooperation, diplomatic engagement and the evolving role of public institutions in promoting national development. Participants also discussed the importance of strengthening professional links between civil service training institutions and policy research centres in both countries.

Professor Ren and his team briefed the Pakistani delegation on CFAU’s academic and research activities, particularly its work on international relations, global governance, China’s foreign policy and the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity. The discussions highlighted the role of research institutions in supporting informed policymaking, enhancing international understanding and developing practical responses to emerging regional and global challenges.