China and Pakistan are strengthening their strategic partnership in the agriculture sector, as recent collaborations have led to the completion of eight major projects in Pakistan, including a food processing plant in Skardu and a model agriculture farm in Cholistan. The partnership reflects the enduring friendship between the two countries and aims to enhance agricultural technology, investment, and mutual cooperation.
A Chinese agricultural delegation, led by the Director General of the Green Corporate Initiative, Major General (Retired) Shahid Nazir of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to discuss opportunities for further investment, technology exchange, and development in Pakistan’s agricultural sector. During the meeting, FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh announced the appointment of Yuan Ji Men, Chief Consultant of a Chinese agricultural company, as Chief Consultant Urumqi for FPCCI. Sheikh highlighted that China is Pakistan’s steadfast friend and strategic ally, always supporting Pakistan’s progress, and emphasized the importance of agricultural advancements, including modern farming techniques, seed development, and value addition.
Sheikh also noted that agriculture forms the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing around 20 percent to GDP and providing major employment opportunities. He praised China’s successes in agricultural technology and encouraged stronger bilateral cooperation in crop sciences and agricultural research, which can address food security and expand trade relations for both countries. The role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council in promoting green agriculture, sustainable farming, and the use of modern Chinese machinery was also acknowledged.
Major General (Retired) Shahid Nazir shared that significant progress has been made under the Green Corporate Initiative, with eight major projects completed in recent months. These include a food processing facility in Skardu, a drip irrigation factory, a model agricultural farm in Cholistan, agricultural ventures in the free trade zone in Kashgar, as well as multiple projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. Additionally, 300 agricultural graduates from Pakistan have received training in China, demonstrating the depth of bilateral collaboration. Nazir credited the leadership of Yuan Ji Men for these achievements and announced that Yuan would be visiting key agricultural regions in Pakistan to further assess cooperation opportunities.
Speaking on the occasion, Yuan Ji Men reaffirmed the long-standing and robust nature of China-Pakistan relations. He described the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as a testament to the nations’ close ties and reiterated China’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s development and prosperity. Yuan emphasized that technology exchange and joint initiatives in agriculture will help achieve shared goals and assured continued Chinese support for Pakistan’s agricultural modernization.
