ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and the Chinese Society of Engineers (CSE) have signed a significant Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) that enables the reciprocal recognition of engineering qualifications between the two countries. This agreement, signed in Chengdu, China, represents a major advancement in expanding career opportunities for Pakistani engineers and enhancing engineering collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Under the agreement, four-year bachelor’s degrees from institutions accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and the Chinese Engineering Education Accreditation Association (CEEAA) will be mutually recognized without the need for additional examinations, provided that valid professional registrations are held. This framework allows Pakistani engineers to obtain provisional licensure in China, enabling them to contribute to significant projects in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, information and communications technology (ICT), and smart cities, and vice versa. Additionally, the agreement opens up opportunities for Pakistani engineers in other Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) member countries, where Chinese-led projects are taking place and there is a high demand for qualified engineering professionals.
The signing ceremony was chaired by PEC Chairman Engr. Waseem Nazir and CSE President Mr. Wan Gang. Key representatives included Engr. Dr. Nasir Mahmood Khan, the Secretary/Registrar of PEC, and Mr. Zhang Bin, the Deputy Secretary-General of CSE, who formalized the agreement. Former President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, Mr. Gong Ke, also attended the event, underscoring its global significance. A joint implementation framework will now be established to oversee credential verification, continuing professional development (CPD) programs, and opportunities for bilateral exchange.
