Islamabad/Beijing ( The COW News Digital) Pakistan and China have signed agricultural agreements worth $4 billion, marking a major step in bilateral cooperation aimed at boosting food security and trade.
According to an official statement from the Ministry of National Food Security, the signing ceremony took place in Beijing, where Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain met with leading Chinese companies. In his presence, a total of 24 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, representing what officials described as a “historic breakthrough” in agricultural collaboration.
The agreements cover a wide range of agricultural areas, including seed technology, crop cultivation, livestock development, irrigation systems, and food processing. Both sides emphasized that the cooperation is designed to enhance Pakistan’s agricultural productivity, strengthen exports, and help meet China’s growing demand for agricultural imports.
Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain said the partnership would not only double Pakistan’s food security capacity but also significantly expand its export potential. “China imports $215 billion worth of agricultural products annually, which presents a huge opportunity for Pakistan,” he stated. He further stressed that Pakistan could supply agricultural goods at competitive prices compared to the global market, offering Beijing both affordability and proximity.
Officials from both countries highlighted that the MoUs would also pave the way for technology transfer, investment in modern farming techniques, and joint research initiatives. This collaboration is expected to modernize Pakistan’s agricultural infrastructure, reduce post-harvest losses, and diversify its export portfolio.
The agreements come at a time when Pakistan is seeking to stabilize its economy by enhancing exports and reducing dependency on imports. Experts believe the deals could help Pakistan tap into China’s massive consumer market while addressing domestic challenges of food insecurity.
The move is also seen as part of the broader China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, expanding cooperation beyond energy and infrastructure to include agriculture — a sector that employs a large portion of Pakistan’s population.
Industry analysts say successful implementation of these agreements could significantly increase Pakistan’s agricultural output and improve rural livelihoods, while giving China a reliable partner in securing essential food supplies.
For now, both governments have expressed optimism, calling the agreements a “win-win” for economic growth and regional food stability.
