Rector NUST Welcomes Turkish University Leaders to Strengthen Academic and Research Linkages
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NUST welcomed a high-level 18-member delegation from Türkiye on September 15. The delegates included Vice Chancellors and Rectors of leading Turkish universities and senior officials of the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (CoHE). H.E. Irfan Neziroğlu, Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, was also present at the occasion.
Welcoming the distinguished guests, Rector NUST Dr Muhammad Zahid Latif highlighted the importance of further strengthening institutional linkages between Pakistan and Türkiye and advancing meaningful partnerships across areas of mutual interest.
The session provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on strengthening academic and research linkages, advancing faculty and student mobility, and pursuing joint initiatives. The discussions also explored areas for building deeper and more enduring institutional partnerships between NUST and leading Turkish universities.
The visit also featured a guided tour of H-12 campus, with the delegation visiting the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES), Center for Emerging Technologies (CEMTECH), and the all-inclusive sports complex.
The visit reflects the strong bond between NUST and Turkish higher education institutions. It also provided a valuable platform for continued dialogue and the development of meaningful, long-term partnerships between the two countries.