Cambodia and Pakistan will investigate bilateral technology Cooperation
The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and its flagship National Science and Technology Park (NSTP) in Islamabad were visited by Federal Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul to discuss ways to improve bilateral cooperation in technology, innovation, and industry-led research.
NUST’s senior management and retired Air Marshal Rizwan welcomed the delegation and informed the two Ministers on the university’s integrated model of academic, industry, and government engagement, according to a release released here on Thursday.
NUST’s aim to create a holistic innovation ecosystem that unifies education, advanced research, commercialization, and industrial relationships under a single framework was outlined by the leadership.
The group was given a thorough presentation on projects in robotics, aeronautical engineering, biotechnology, smart city technologies, artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, and digital infrastructure during their tour of NSTP and Techno Park.
Pakistan’s increasing domestic capabilities in chip design, high-performance computing, and AI-driven solutions that are tailored to local needs and global commercial standards were presented to the ministers.
Jam Kamal Khan, the federal minister, praised NUST’s contribution to the development of Pakistan’s knowledge economy and acknowledged the depth of innovation at the university. “Technology-driven growth is the future of trade diplomacy,” he said, stressing that Pakistan needs to present itself as a technology-producing and exporting country in addition to a trading nation.
The Minister conveyed confidence that such ecosystems will be crucial in augmenting Pakistan’s worldwide competitiveness and praised the researchers, startups, and industry partners at NSTP for their contributions to national capacity building.
In addition to praising Pakistan’s structured innovation model, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul called the NSTP ecosystem “impressive and forward-looking.” The convergence of government, business, and academia on a single platform, she said, offers rising economies looking to upgrade their industrial and digital capacities a workable roadmap.
In highlighting her nation’s dedication to deepening economic connections with Pakistan, the Cambodian Minister indicated a strong desire to increase cooperation in digital infrastructure, research exchange, and technology transfer.
Along with visiting cutting-edge labs, the delegation saw semiconductor design projects created by regional teams, AI-powered smart city systems, and aeronautical control models.
Speaking with a number of NSTP-based technology companies, the topics of export potential, joint partnerships, and organized facilitation to assist high-growth startups in expanding globally were discussed.
Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed that Pakistan and Cambodia may open up new avenues for bilateral investment and commerce through innovation-led cooperation. He underlined how crucial it is to connect diplomatic efforts with real-world industrial and technological results.
According to Cham Nimul, cooperation in new technologies would further enhance mutual confidence and long-term economic cooperation. He also emphasized the importance of institutional alliances and knowledge-sharing activities.
As bilateral economic diplomacy gains momentum, the visit ended with both Ministers reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Cambodia relations through innovation, research collaboration, and private-sector participation.