ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese firms have finalized seventy-nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at $4.5 billion, highlighting strong Chinese investor confidence in Pakistan’s agriculture and food industries.
This development was announced by Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for National Food Security and Research, during a media briefing in Islamabad today.The MoUs were signed during the recently held Pakistan-China Agricultural Investment Conference, according to the minister. Rana Tanveer Hussain explained that these agreements encompass ten key agricultural and related sectors, including food processing, value addition, agricultural technology, seed production, plant protection, livestock, dairy, meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables, fisheries, aquaculture, animal feed, post-harvest infrastructure, and inputs for agriculture.
He noted that the magnitude and scope of these commitments signal a shift from mere dialogue to active, investment-driven cooperation on the ground. The conference was designed with a focus on securing concrete outcomes through direct business-to-business (B2B) interactions, sector-specific engagement, and project-based investment support, moving away from traditional discussions.
The minister emphasized that these investments aim to modernize Pakistan’s agricultural value chains by integrating advanced technologies and improving production efficiencies. He added that such capital inflows and technological advancements are likely to create extensive employment opportunities, especially in rural regions, bolster farm-to-market connectivity, and reduce post-harvest losses, ultimately boosting farmers’ incomes and improving rural livelihoods.
