FAISALABAD:

A delegation of Chinese agricultural experts and industry leaders has concluded a visit to the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), with the signing of several memorandums of understanding (MOUs) paving the way for enhanced technological collaboration and market integration between the two countries.

The visit, hosted by the Confucius Institute at UAF (CI-UAF), brought together a broad cross-section of China’s agricultural innovation sector. The delegation comprised 12 senior executives from leading Chinese agribusinesses, along with a senior professor from Northwest A&F University (NWAFU) and representatives of the Silk-Road Biohealth Agricultural Industry Alliance.

The visiting entities showcased expertise spanning the full agricultural value chain, including the sesame and chilli industries, smart hen breeding technology, fruit tree cultivation and processing, advanced agricultural machinery, rapeseed improvement and vegetable seed breeding.

The delegation held detailed discussions with Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali, Vice Chancellor of UAF, and Dr Saddam Hussain, Local Dean of CI-UAF. Talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and on accelerating the translation of academic research into practical, market-driven solutions tailored to Pakistan’s agricultural development needs.

Facilitated by CI-UAF, the core of the visit involved targeted business-to-business matchmaking sessions. Chinese delegates held face-to-face meetings with more than ten major Pakistani companies operating in poultry, fruit processing, fertiliser and precision agriculture.

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