A Malaysian delegation meets with representatives of the Beijing Institute of Technology.

The deputy director of the Sabah State Education Department of Malaysia led a delegation to visit the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) on Nov 26.

Wang Xiaofeng, deputy director of BIT's School Affairs Committee, warmly welcomed the delegates from the Sabah State Education Department for their first visit to BIT.

Wang introduced about BIT's history and latest developments to the Malaysian guests, and proposed three initiatives for deepening educational exchanges, promoting talent development and research cooperation, and expanding student and teacher exchange programs. He said that he hoped the visit of the Sabah State Education Department delegation would further expand bilateral cooperation in training professionals and scientific research, and build a bridge for mutual understanding and friendly exchanges between the youth of China and Malaysia.

A group photo of BIT's faculty and the visiting Malaysian delegation

The deputy director of the Sabah State Education Department of Malaysia said that in the context of globalization, educational cooperation serves as an important bridge to promote regional development and cultural integration. Sabah State and Chinese universities have established a solid foundation for cooperation in education management, teacher training, curriculum development, and student exchanges, with vast cooperation opportunities in fields such as technology, engineering, and artificial intelligence. Sabah State is willing to establish a long-term partnership with BIT, explore new paths of win-win cooperation, and make positive contributions to promoting the prosperous development of the education sectors in both countries and fostering deep cultural exchanges and integration between the two nations.

The visiting delegation consisted of 17 people, including officials from the Sabah State Education Department and the President of the Malaysia-China Belt and Road Promotion Association.