Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their strong strategic partnership and commitment to enhancing cooperation in the agricultural sector. During a meeting at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), both sides highlighted a series of recent collaborative achievements and outlined future plans for strengthening ties, particularly in agriculture and technology exchange.
A delegation from the Chinese agricultural sector, led by Major General (R) Shahid Nazir, Director General of Green Corporate Initiative (SIFC), visited the FPCCI and met with its President, Atif Ikram Sheikh. The discussions centered on promoting agricultural investment in Pakistan, the transfer of technology, and increasing bilateral cooperation.
Atif Ikram Sheikh announced the appointment of Yuan Ji Min, Chief Consultant of a leading Chinese agricultural company, as FPCCI’s Chief Consultant in Urumqi. He described China as Pakistan’s “steadfast friend and strategic partner,” noting its unwavering support for Pakistan over the years. He emphasized the significance of Yuan Ji Min’s visit and pointed out that agriculture forms the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing 20 percent to its GDP and serving as a major source of employment. Sheikh praised China’s advancements in modern farming, seed development, value addition, and agricultural technology, expressing confidence that both countries can mutually benefit through collaboration in crop sciences and agri-tech, ultimately addressing food security and boosting trade.
Major General (R) Shahid Nazir highlighted the recent successes achieved under the Green Corporate Initiative with Chinese cooperation. He reported the completion of eight major projects in the past two months, including a food processing plant in Skardu, a model agriculture farm in Cholistan, a drip irrigation factory, initiatives in the Kashgar Free Trade Zone, and several agricultural projects in Gilgit-Baltistan. Furthermore, 300 agricultural graduates from Pakistan have received training in China. Nazir attributed much of this progress to the leadership of Yuan Ji Min and announced plans for further site visits to Wahga, Sahiwal, Barani areas, and Cholistan.
Yuan Ji Min reiterated the deep-rooted and enduring nature of China-Pakistan relations, noting that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stands as a testament to this robust friendship. He pledged continued Chinese support for Pakistan’s development and prosperity, particularly through technology exchange and joint initiatives in the agricultural sector. Yuan assured that China remains committed to helping advance Pakistan’s agricultural growth through comprehensive cooperation.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing optimism for the future, anticipating even greater achievements through ongoing collaboration in sustainable farming, green agriculture, and agricultural technology.
