ISLAMABAD
\nA 10-member high-level agricultural delegation from Gwadar concluded a five-day productive visit to Zhengzhou, China\u2019s Henan Province from June 16-20, marking a step forward in enhancing Pakistan-China cooperation in agriculture, education and ecological development.
\nThe delegation, comprising agricultural experts and enterprise representatives, engaged in extensive knowledge-sharing and explored numerous collaboration opportunities during their packed itinerary, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday.
\nTheir first stop was the Zhengzhou Garden Expo\u2019s state-of-the-art tissue culture laboratory and nursery base, where they gained firsthand experience of China\u2019s advanced plant propagation techniques and nursery management systems.
\nEducational cooperation formed another key focus area, with visits to primary and secondary schools in Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone to discuss potential student and faculty exchanges. The delegation showed particular interest in China\u2019s successful model of integrating ecological farming concepts into school curricula.
\nAt the Henan Academy of Sciences, the delegation held detailed technical discussions with researchers at the Laser Manufacturing Research Institute about potential applications of laser technology on Gwadar\u2019s agricultural sector.
\nA subsequent visit to Zhongmu County\u2019s garlic planting base provided valuable insights into high-yield cultivation methods and post-harvest processing techniques that could be replicated in Gwadar. A major milestone was achieved at Henan Agricultural University with the signing of a landmark Sino-Pak Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement focusing on the introduction and comprehensive utilization of Paulownia and other plants.
\nThe agreement paves the way for joint research initiatives and technology transfer between the two sides. The visit also included cultural components, with the delegation experiencing China\u2019s rich heritage at the world-famous Shaolin Temple. Business networking opportunities were explored during the meeting with Yulin Holding, where potential investment projects were discussed.
\nExperts believe such exchanges under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework will significantly contribute to Gwadar\u2019s development as an agricultural hub and enhance food security in the region. Owais Mir, a member of the delegation, expressed optimism about implementing the knowledge gained during this visit to boost Gwadar\u2019s agricultural productivity and exports. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD A 10-member high-level agricultural delegation from Gwadar concluded a five-day productive visit to Zhengzhou, China\u2019s Henan Province from June 16-20, marking a step forward in enhancing Pakistan-China cooperation in agriculture, education and ecological development. The delegation, comprising agricultural experts and enterprise representatives, engaged in extensive knowledge-sharing and explored numerous collaboration opportunities during their packed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":485941,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-485931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business"],"yoast_head":"\n