Pakistan and China have taken a major step in strengthening bilateral economic ties by signing 78 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth USD 4.5 billion in the agriculture sector. The agreements were finalised during the Pak-China Agriculture Investment Conference, reinforcing agriculture as a priority area under CPEC Phase II.
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The MoUs, signed between private sector companies from both countries, aim to modernise Pakistan’s agricultural ecosystem through technology transfer, joint ventures, and long-term commercial cooperation. Key focus areas include seed technology, dairy and livestock processing, aquaculture, agricultural machinery, cold-chain logistics, and value-added fruit and vegetable production.
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that the agreements will help enhance productivity, improve farm-to-market linkages, and support sustainable agricultural practices. He added that collaboration spans 10 priority sub-sectors, with an emphasis on innovation, export growth, and climate-resilient farming solutions.
Official figures show that the signed MoUs include 37 business-to-business investment agreements, 24 joint ventures, and 14 strategic partnership frameworks, reflecting strong investor confidence in Pakistan’s agriculture potential and market scalability.
To ensure effective implementation, coordination and follow-up units are being established within Pakistan’s Ministry of National Food Security and Research and at the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing. These units will facilitate project execution, investor support, and regulatory coordination.
With Pakistan’s agricultural exports currently valued at approximately USD 8 billion, the government aims to double export earnings within the next three years by improving productivity, strengthening supply chains, and expanding access to international markets.
The agreements mark a significant milestone in Pakistan-China cooperation and position agriculture as a key driver of economic growth, food security, and rural development.
