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China to Provide Hybrid Seeds to Pakistan for Crop Production Boost

In a move to support Pakistan’s agriculture sector, China has pledged to provide top-quality hybrid seeds for cotton, canola, and wheat crops. Liu Jianming, Deputy Party Secretary and Deputy Political Commissar of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, made the announcement during a visit to the head office of Guard Agricultural Research and Services.

The objective behind this initiative is twofold: to achieve robust crop production to meet the escalating demands of the textile industry and to earn essential foreign exchange. Liu emphasized the goal of enhanced crop production through modern mechanized agricultural farming.

China will also collaborate with Pakistan in the production of cotton hybrid seeds, including varieties like sunflower, maize, sesame, and others. 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 the organization to visit China for further collaboration. He highlighted the importance of leveraging innovation to address the challenges facing Pakistan’s agricultural sector.

Deputy Consul General Cao Ke was also present during the occasion, showcasing the significance of this collaboration.

Shahzad Ali Malik, CEO of Guard Agri, welcomed the visiting delegation and shared the achievements of his organization. He mentioned that Guard Agri has been actively engaged in research since 1999, working closely with the Longping Chinese Company. Malik highlighted their success in developing the Guard Hitech hybrid rice seed, which has doubled production and increased farmers’ profitability in Pakistan.

Guard Agri exports rice to 41 countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. The organization is actively involved in ongoing research in various crops across Punjab and Sindh provinces.

Malik expressed gratitude to the Chinese delegation and accepted their invitation to visit Xinjiang Province for further collaboration in the agriculture sector.

To mark the occasion, Liu and Shahzad exchanged souvenirs as a symbol of the partnership between the two countries.

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