China–Pakistan ink MoUs to deepen agricultural cooperation
ISLAMABAD: A delegation comprising Chinese agricultural experts and industry leaders signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), marking a significant step toward strengthened technological cooperation and deeper market integration between the two nations.
The visit, hosted by the Confucius Institute at UAF (CI-UAF), brought together a comprehensive cross-section of China’s agricultural innovation sector. The delegation comprised 12 senior executives from leading Chinese agribusinesses, alongside a prominent professor from Northwest A&F University (NWAFU) and representatives of the Silk-Road Biohealth Agricultural Industry Alliance.
The visiting entities showcased expertise across the entire agricultural value chain, including the sesame and chilli industries, smart hen breeding technologies, fruit tree cultivation and processing, advanced agricultural machinery, rapeseed improvement, and vegetable seed breeding, China Economic Net (CEN) reported. The delegation held substantive talks with Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, Vice Chancellor of UAF, and Dr. Saddam Hussain, Local Dean of CI-UAF.
Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and, crucially, on accelerating the translation of academic research into practical, market-driven solutions to meet Pakistan’s specific agricultural development needs. Facilitated by CI-UAF, the core of the visit involved targeted B2B matchmaking sessions. Chinese delegates engaged in face-to-face meetings with over ten major Pakistani companies from sectors such as poultry, fruit processing, fertilizer and precision agriculture.
These interactions have yielded concrete outcomes, culminating in the signing of multiple cooperation agreements and frameworks. The newly signed MOUs cover a broad spectrum of collaboration areas, including technology transfer, joint skills development programmes and resource sharing, marking a significant step from dialogue to actionable partnerships. Staff Report
