ISLAMABAD-UNS : Riphah International University has taken significant steps to strengthen academic, research and educational cooperation between Pakistan and the Maldives.
A high-level delegation, led by Vice Chancellor Hassan Muhammad Khan and Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Yawar Hayat Khan, visited leading Maldivian educational institutions to explore opportunities for joint research, student and faculty exchanges, and international academic partnerships.
The delegation also attended the first Boutique International Conference on Medical Education (ICME 2026), organised in collaboration with the Maldives National University (MNU).
During the visit, the delegation met the leadership of Villa College to discuss research collaboration, academic partnerships, micro-credential programmes, and student and faculty exchange initiatives.
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the Maldives, Admiral (Retd.) Faisal Rasul Lodhi, hosted a breakfast in honour of the delegation at his official residence in Male. The gathering highlighted the importance of educational diplomacy and people-to-people contacts.
The visit is expected to open new avenues for sustainable academic partnerships and further strengthen educational relations between Pakistan and the Maldives.
