HYDERABAD - Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam and Lanzhou University (LZU), China have entered into a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting joint research, academic exchange and capacity building in key areas of agricultural sciences. The agreement was signed separately by the heads of both universities in their respective countries.

According to the SAU spokesperson, on behalf of SAU, the MoU was formally signed by Engr. Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal, Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University, while Prof. Dr. YANG Yongping, President of Lanzhou University signed the agreement in China.

Other signatories included Prof. Dr. Tanveer Fatima Miano, Director ORIC, and Prof. Dr. Shah Nawaz Mari, Focal Person from SAU, while from LZU, Mr. CHI Gang, Director, Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, and Prof. Dr. ZHANG Jiyu, Focal Person.

Under this five-year agreement, both universities will initiate joint research projects, promote faculty and student exchange, conduct training workshops and conferences and offer MSc and PhD students of SAU opportunities to pursue advanced studies at Lanzhou University, subject to admission and funding approvals.

The collaboration will focus on strategic disciplines including plant breeding and genetics, stress physiology, biotechnology and climate-resilient agriculture, with the objective of advancing sustainable agricultural development through international academic partnerships.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal stated that this MoU will play a key role in strengthening international academic linkages, enabling students and faculty to benefit from global standards of research and education.

A joint coordination committee comprising representatives from both universities will also be constituted to ensure effective implementation of the MoU.