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China Extends Support to Pakistan by Providing High-Quality Seeds

In a significant development, Liu Jianming, Deputy Party Secretary and Deputy Political Commissar of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, announced that China is set to extend support to Pakistan’s agriculture sector. This support will be in the form of top-quality, disease-resistant, high-yield hybrid seeds for cotton, canola, and wheat crops. The objective is to achieve robust crop production while simultaneously addressing the escalating demands of the textile industry and earning essential foreign exchange.

During his visit to the head office of Guard Agricultural Research and Services, Liu emphasized the aim to enhance crop production through modern mechanized agricultural farming. This collaboration between China and Pakistan holds promise for the production of cotton hybrid seeds, including sunflower, maize, sesame, and other varieties. Additionally, China will share its successful experience with “Water Saving Technology.”

Liu expressed appreciation for the research activities of Guard Agriculture Research and extended an invitation to visit China for one-on-one interactions with stakeholders. By leveraging the power of innovation, China aims to address the challenges confronting the agricultural sector in Pakistan. This includes providing technical expertise, research collaboration, and necessary resources for the development of cutting-edge hybrid seeds.

The agriculture sector holds great significance for both China and Pakistan. China is eager to support Pakistan in hybrid seeds, with the shared goal of enhancing crop productivity and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. During the occasion, Deputy Consul General Cao Ke was also present.

Guard Agri, led by CEO Shahzad Ali Malik, extended a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. He highlighted the company’s pioneering work in developing the first-ever Guard Hitech hybrid rice seed, which has doubled production and significantly increased farmers’ profitability in Pakistan. Guard Agri has been actively engaged in research since 1999, collaborating with the Longping Chinese Company.

Malik further mentioned that Guard Agri exports rice to 41 countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. The company’s ongoing research spans various crops such as rice, wheat, cotton, maize, oilseed, and vegetables in stations across Punjab and Sindh provinces.

Pakistan aims to enhance the production of all crops through modern technology and Chinese expertise. Malik expressed gratitude to the Chinese delegation for visiting Pioneer Company and accepted their invitation to visit Xinjiang Province for further cooperation and collaboration in the agriculture sector.

As a symbolic gesture, Liu and Shahzad exchanged souvenirs to mark the occasion.

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