PMYP Sign Letter of Intent (LoI) to Train 50,000 Youth, Develop 2,000 Master Trainers Under TVET Cooperation with TANG Chinese education and technology
Islamabad – A meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office, Islamabad, marking the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen China–Pakistan cooperation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and youth skill development. The LOI was signed between China Pakistan TVET Cooperation, Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP) Government of Pakistan and TANG Chinese Education & Technology (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan. The initiative aims to enhance employability, promote digital transformation in education, and foster long-term collaboration in skills development aligned with emerging global market needs.
The LoI signing ceremony was witnessed by the Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan. The ceremony was attended by senior representatives from both sides, including Li Jinsong, President & Founder, TANG Chinese Education & Technology Ltd., and Xanib Abdul Rehman, Section Officer, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, along with their respective delegations.
The agreement reflects a shared commitment to empowering Pakistani youth through modern, demand-driven vocational and digital skills. The collaboration envisions the development of advanced training standards, joint certification mechanisms, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and China to improve the quality and relevance of technical education.
Under the initiative, large-scale capacity-building efforts will be undertaken, including training of approximately 2,000 master trainers and cascading skills training for over 50,000 youth over a five-year period. The program will also focus on emerging sectors such as digital technologies, e-commerce, fintech, artificial intelligence, media, tourism, and entrepreneurship.
The cooperation further aims to establish multiple smart digital training centers, promote international exposure through digital skills competitions, and create pathways for productive employment in Pakistan and abroad. Special emphasis will be placed on innovation, entrepreneurship, and SME development to support sustainable economic growth.
The signing of this LoI marks a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral cooperation in human capital development, reaffirming the shared vision of both countries to equip youth with future-ready skills and enhance people-to-people connectivity under a forward-looking partnership.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
