Pakistan and China have signed three additional memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in livestock, fire truck manufacturing, and textiles. The agreements were signed on Friday in Urumqi and were witnessed by President Asif Ali Zardari.
This follows earlier MoUs signed earlier in the week, focusing on agricultural production, farmer training, and maritime affairs.
The first MoU, signed between Loyang Modern Biotechnologies and the Government of Sindh, aims to modernize Pakistan’s livestock industry. Sindh Minister Nasir Shah represented the provincial government in the agreement.
The second MoU, signed by Beijing Asian Africa Longyue and ASM Services, focuses on developing a modern textile industrial park in Pakistan to support industrial growth and export development.
The third MoU, between Sichuan Chuanxiao Fire Trucks Manufacturing Company and ASM Services, establishes a framework for the supply and distribution of fire trucks and emergency equipment in Pakistan.
President Zardari highlighted that these agreements would contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth, food security, and industrial development. He emphasized the importance of modernizing the livestock sector to improve food security and create rural jobs. He also noted that the textile park would stimulate industrial growth, while the fire truck partnership would enhance disaster response capabilities.
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, and the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan were present at the signing ceremony. Later, President Zardari traveled from Urumqi to Kashgar, the final destination of his official visit to China, where he was bid farewell by the vice governor of Xinjiang province.
