Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah meets Russian Sberbank delegation

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah recently engaged in discussions with a delegation from Russian Sberbank, led by international head Timur Kozintsev, to explore potential investment avenues in education, health, and technology sectors in the province.

The meeting, held at the CM House, saw the appointment of Secretary of Investment Raja Khurram as the focal point for further dialogues and collaboration with Sberbank regarding potential investments in educational and health institutions operated by the provincial government.

Key officials present at the meeting included Sberbank's Deputy Trade Representative Mr. Nevzorrov Denis, Russian Consul General in Karachi Mr. Fedorov Andrey, Senior Minister for Information Sharjeel Memon, and other government representatives.

Sberbank's Timur Kozintsev highlighted the bank's successful investments in various sectors globally, emphasizing business, healthcare, education, and agriculture. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah underscored the investment prospects in school education, proposing potential investments in Education Technology (EdTech) startups focusing on innovative educational solutions in Sindh.

The discussion also delved into the possibility of Sberbank collaborating with educational institutions to provide student loans and financial products tailored to the education sector. Additionally, there were talks about Sberbank investing in infrastructure development for educational institutions in flood-affected areas of Sindh under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Furthermore, the meeting explored Sberbank's interest in the health sector, particularly in Doctor's Smart Assistant, an AI-based decision-making support system for medical consultations. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah suggested facilitating meetings between Sberbank and key healthcare institutions in Sindh to explore investment opportunities in this domain.

It was mutually agreed that Sberbank's team would engage with university heads from NED, Mehran University Jamshoro, and IBA Sukkur to discuss potential investments in Edu-Tech, showcasing a promising collaboration between the bank and educational institutions in Sindh.

The meeting between Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and the delegation from Russian Sberbank signifies a significant step towards exploring investment opportunities in education, health, and technology sectors in the province. The potential collaborations discussed aim to enhance educational offerings and healthcare services in Sindh, showcasing a positive outlook for future developments in these crucial areas.