Russian delegates visit UVAS

LAHORE: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Russia Executive Secretary Ms Elena M Kholod, along with the head of the Organisational Department, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Business Club, Russian Federation, Igor Kolesov visited the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) here on Thursday.

According to a press release, the delegation called on UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer and professors. Prof Pasha briefed the delegation on the UVAS academic, research, extension services and training programmes. Both sides also discussed the areas of mutual collaboration and the present condition of livestock sector in Pakistan.

The Russian delegation sought collaboration with UVAS in vaccine development, business management, exchange students for higher studies and scientific research especially in the areas of veterinary sciences.