Pakistan, China sign agreements to boost cooperation in machinery, health and technology sectors

The agreements were formalised during a ceremony attended by President Asif Ali Zardari as part of his five-day visit to China, which focused on expanding trade and investment ties, particularly under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor framework.

One of the MoUs was signed between Al Hassan Trade Establishment, Sany Group and Hainan Jiaolong International Technology. The agreement centres on cooperation in high-end equipment manufacturing and construction machinery, with an emphasis on supporting CPEC-related projects.

The partnership includes plans to strengthen supply chains for construction equipment, develop professional training systems, and provide after-sales maintenance services. It also outlines the exploration of investment opportunities for setting up manufacturing facilities in Pakistan and promoting localised production.

Another MoU was signed by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla along with representatives of Sany Group and Hainan Jiaolong International Trade Company, reinforcing collaboration in industrial development.

In the animal health sector, a joint venture agreement was concluded between the Livestock and Fisheries Department of the Government of Sindh and Luoyang Modern Biology Group. The deal focuses on the supply and distribution of animal vaccines in Pakistan, including those for foot-and-mouth disease, as well as technology transfer and future cooperation on animal tracking and traceability systems.

The agreement was signed by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Wang Shanpu, chairman of the Chinese company.

The ceremony also featured a documentary highlighting 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, underscoring their long-standing strategic partnership.

During the visit, President Zardari also attended the commissioning of the Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, in Sanya. He held meetings with Chinese provincial leadership to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations, with a focus on economic cooperation and CPEC.

According to officials, the visit reflects continued high-level engagement between the two countries and their commitment to strengthening strategic and economic ties as they mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.