NHT Report
ISLAMABAD, January 28: Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) has established the Centre for BRI and China in collaboration with Riphah Institute of Public Policy, Riphah International University at the Campus of Riphah International University (RIPP, RIU) in Islamabad.
This Centre has already been established by IPDS in 2018 and now this has been transferred to RIPP, RIU for scholarships and academic excellence. The Center has been established in the result of inking a MoU with Riphah Institute of Public Policy (RIPP), Riphah International University for jointly initiating steps for the promotion education as per the need of the hour.
Earlier both the institutions have also jointly launched Contemporary Diplomacy Course and International Relations for the foreign diplomats. Keeping in view the significance of the Pakistan-China relations, China’s foreign policy and global economic and strategic presence, CPEC and importance of academic and scholarship, IPDS and RIPP, RIU establish this Centre at the Campus. The Center is meant to provide groundbreaking research, advocacy, training, dialogue, and consultancy services in order to ensure Pakistan’s effective, constructive, efficient, and valuable contribution towards China Studies and BRI Project for the benefit of the communities in the country and the region. The primary function of the Centre is to undertake research on issues relating to regional economic cooperation focusing on enhancing collaborations between think tanks, universities, media organizations,s, and the business community.
