Ghulam Haidar Shamat, head of Afghanistan’s Technical and Vocational Education Authority, met with the leadership of Malaysia Polytechnic University (UPTM) during a visit to Malaysia and toured several of its departments. Ahmad Nabi Nail, the authority’s head of foreign relations, also attended.
University representatives briefed the visitors on research, academic programmes, marketing, international cooperation, and the process of concluding and implementing memorandums. They said they were ready to work with the authority on academic and research initiatives and capacity building.
The meeting focused on key points in a draft cooperation memorandum between the authority and the university. Its stated aims include sharing knowledge and professional experience, drawing on the university’s expertise, and making advanced education and management systems available.
