Pakistani Agro-Food Firms Forge Strategic Alliance with Chinese Tech Leader

Landmark MoU signed to boost Pakistan-China agricultural trade and collaboration

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Pakistani Agro-Food Firms Forge Strategic Alliance with Chinese Tech Leader


BEIJING, Aug 25 (APP): In a groundbreaking move to strengthen agricultural ties between Pakistan and China, a delegation of 16 top Pakistani agricultural and food enterprises, specializing in rice, sesame, and corn, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Suzhou Chef Ma Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. The agreement signifies a major leap in enhancing agricultural cooperation between the two nations.

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The MoU was signed by Hafiz Saad Bin Mustfa, head of the Pakistani delegation, and Huang Zhijun, General Manager of Suzhou Chef Ma. The signing ceremony was attended by the Consul General of Pakistan in Shanghai, Shehzad Ahmad Khan, who witnessed the historic moment.

This agreement commits the Pakistani companies to supplying high-quality, safe food products to Chef Ma, a renowned player in the food industry with a strong focus on software and information technology services. The deal encompasses a variety of agricultural products, including rice, sesame, corn, and maize, highlighting the expertise and competitive edge of the Pakistani delegation in these sectors.

Suzhou Chef Ma has committed to purchasing products worth RMB 200 million (approximately USD 28.7 million), underscoring their confidence in the quality and potential of Pakistani agricultural goods.

In addition to the MoU, the Consulate General of Pakistan in Shanghai, in collaboration with Pakistan St Fulin Group, hosted the Sino-Pakistan Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade Roundtable Forum. This event brought together over 60 Chinese enterprises for one-on-one discussions with the Pakistani delegation, fostering a deeper understanding of mutual strengths and exploring new avenues for collaboration.

This strategic alliance is expected to open new markets for Pakistani agricultural products in China, paving the way for further cooperation and strengthening the agricultural sector's ties between the two nations.