Pakistani and Chinese officials reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering agricultural ties during the China-Pakistan High-Quality Agricultural Cooperation Development Forum held in Islamabad. The forum highlighted recent progress and initiatives under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), noting key advancements such as increased agricultural trade, new export protocols, and technology-sharing partnerships aimed at enhancing industrial resilience and quality agricultural productivity.<\/p>\n
Addressing the forum as keynote speaker, H.E. Mr. Shi Yuanqiang, Charg\u00e9 d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, emphasized the steady progress and future potential of agricultural sector collaboration between Pakistan and China. He recognized that the robust cooperation within the CPEC framework has significantly contributed to agricultural modernization, technological upgrading, and higher-value addition in exports.<\/p>\n
Mr. Waseem Ajmal Chaudhary, the Federal Secretary for Pakistan’s Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R), reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to promote public-private partnerships within the agricultural sector. He commended the deep-rooted and historic friendship that unites Pakistan and China, highlighting their shared objectives, mutual trust, and collaborative strategies to achieve agricultural and industrial growth.<\/p>\n
The forum extensively covered achievements resulting from the initial two batches of CPEC agricultural projects, placing particular emphasis upon fostering stronger industry collaboration and facilitating technology transfer between China and Pakistan. Such strategic initiatives have opened avenues for advanced agricultural practices, improved productivity, and enhanced industrial standards.<\/p>\n
Significant highlights of agricultural trade presented at the forum encapsulate the successful economic partnership between the two neighbors. Bilateral agricultural trade between Pakistan and China has notably surpassed US$1 billion per annum. Over the last three years, the two countries have signed nine new agricultural export protocols, underscoring an increasing export relationship. The cumulative agricultural trade volume currently stands at US$390 million, with specific milestones including sesame exports exceeding US$50 million, and Pakistan successfully exporting its first batch of high value-added buffalo dairy products to China in 2024.<\/p>\n
Both Pakistan and China reiterated their shared vision of developing resilient, technology-driven agricultural systems. Together, the two nations committed to deepening industrial linkages with a clear goal of further improving quality, enhancing productivity, and securing sustainable and prosperous agricultural cooperation in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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