Pakistan and China signed three MoUs on Monday to expand cooperation in desalination, agriculture, and tea sectors. The agreements aim to address water shortages, improve farming technology, and boost trade collaboration. The deals will impact industries, farmers, and urban populations, especially in Karachi and Sindh.
President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signings during his official visit to China, highlighting growing bilateral ties. The first agreement focuses on a seawater desalination project in Karachi to enhance water supply. Sindh officials partnered with a Chinese environmental technology firm to advance the initiative. The project aims to ease the city’s chronic water shortage and support urban development.
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Meanwhile, a second MoU promotes cooperation in agricultural technology between Sindh authorities and a Chinese agri-tech company. The partnership will introduce modern farming methods, improved seed technology, and research collaboration. Officials expect this step to increase crop yields and strengthen food security in Pakistan.
President @AAliZardari witnesses the signing of an MoU between the Local Government, Government of Sindh and LUCION TDR Environ-Tech (Anhui) Group for a seawater desalination project in Karachi to augment water supply. pic.twitter.com/Au3LM2R3TA
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In addition, a third agreement targets the tea industry through joint efforts between Pakistani and Chinese companies. The collaboration seeks to expand trade, improve production standards, and encourage knowledge exchange. It also aims to strengthen economic links and people-to-people connections between both countries.
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Separately, President Zardari awarded Sitara-i-Pakistan to Professor Pan Xiangbin for contributions to cardiac care. He also met Chinese officials to discuss further cooperation in agriculture and industry. The president’s visit includes engagements in Hunan and Hainan provinces, focusing on trade and investment opportunities.