Bangkok--11 Oct--AIT
Lahore based University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) has signed an agreement with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) to strengthen inter-institutional relationship. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed on 30 September 2011, seeks to serve Pakistan and the region in the area of economic growth and sustainable development.
Signing the MoU, the Vice Chancellor of UVAS, Prof. Muhammad Nawaz, remarked that there is a tremendous potential for UVAS and AIT to work together. “The international atmosphere at AIT, and the exposure that it provides to students is unique,” he remarked. He stated that though UVAS was a university dedicated to veterinary and animal sciences, his brief visit to AIT has convinced him that AIT has a lot to offer to UVAS.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Thailand, H.E. Sohail Mahmood, complimented AIT for its contribution to Pakistan. He appreciated the role played by Dr. Anil Kumar Anal, Associate Dean (Research and Outreach) School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), for his efforts in finalizing the MoU. Dr. Anil is an alumnus from Pakistan, and the Ambassador termed the MoU as an example on how alumni can foster partnerships. “This is an expectation from all graduates of AIT that they would forge relationships between AIT and their home countries,” the Ambassador remarked.
Prof. Said Irandoust, President, AIT, stated that AIT appreciated the active role of the Ambassador of Pakistan. “Pakistan is a founder member of AIT and the partnership is very important for us,” Prof. Irandoust said.
Mr. Syed Zafar Ali Shah, Commercial Counsellor, Ambassador of Pakistan to Thailand; Mr. Syed Sadir Ali Zaidi, Director, Department of Economics and Business Management, UVAS; and Prof. Rakhshanda Nawaz, Head, Department of Chemistry, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore also attended the MoU signing ceremony. Others who attended the ceremony included Dr. Amararatne Yakupitiyage, Associate Dean, School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD); Prof. Athapol Noomhorm, Coordinator, Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology (FEBT) field of study, SERD; Dr. Fazle Karim, Head, Information Technology and Engineering at AIT Extension; Dr. Pritam Krishna Shrestha, Head, External Relations and Communications Office (ERCO) and Ms. Sumana Shrestha, Program Officer, ERCO.
Prof. Muhammad Nawaz (left) shaking hands with Prof. Said Irandoust