Under the auspices of University President Prof. Dr. Aras Fariq Zainal, the Directorate of International Academic Relations at the University of Garmian convened a panel discussion titled "China’s New Roadmap: AI, Energy, and International Relations".

Attended by university executive leadership, deans, faculty, and students, the panel featured insights from three university representatives: Asst. Prof. Dr. Salar Mahmud MuhammadSalih (Director of International Academic Relations), Lect. Dashti Ali Rashid (Director of Media), and Asst. Lect. Pshtiwan Jabar Karim (Supervisor of the AI and Technological Innovation Center).

Key Discussion Focus Areas

• AI & Technological Innovation: Asst. Lect. Pshtiwan Jabar detailed findings from his July 2026 invitation to China, highlighting advancements in AI infrastructure and site assessments of leading tech firms.

• Geopolitics & Foreign Policy: Lect. Dashti Ali reviewed the strategic outcomes of an executive program in Harbin and Beijing, analyzing China’s policy evolution, energy security, and the Belt and Road Initiative.

• Human Capital & Internationalization: Asst. Prof. Dr. Salar Mahmud examined higher education strategies for human resource optimization and reported on the university’s international mobility achievements.

The session concluded with an open Q&A addressing international collaboration opportunities and technology adoption at the University of Garmian.