BEIJING: China is exploring long-term commodity procurement agreements and sector-specific investment partnerships with Pakistan across mining, agriculture, textiles, and value-added exports, as both countries move to deepen economic cooperation and expand bilateral trade.
The discussions took place during a series of high-level business meetings held between Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and leading Chinese companies during his official visit to China.
According to an official statement, the engagements focused on attracting Chinese investment and enhancing Pakistan’s export footprint in priority sectors including textiles, agriculture, mining, chemicals, e-commerce, food processing, and agri-commodities.
During a meeting with Bob Zhou of Zhong Heng Textile, discussions centered on yarn imports, improving Pakistan’s cottonseed quality through advanced Chinese technology, and expanding bilateral cooperation in the textile sector.
Jam Kamal highlighted Pakistan’s strategic geographic position and reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating long-term Chinese investment in productive industries.
In talks with Caterina Tao of Fortune Tech, both sides explored opportunities in organic products, seed development, and technology-driven quality enhancement aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and value-added textile manufacturing.
The commerce minister also met representatives of Shanghai Zhongken Xinshen Technology to discuss integrated cooperation in Pakistan’s mining sector, including exploration activities, financing mechanisms, and adoption of international operational standards to unlock the country’s mineral potential and develop sustainable value chains.
In a separate meeting with Nanjing Jinshan Chemical Technology, discussions focused on increasing exports of Pakistani copper, lead-zinc, iron ore, guar gum, and sugar. The Chinese company expressed interest in establishing long-term procurement arrangements that could significantly enhance Pakistan’s mineral and commodity exports.
Engagements with Shanghai Pingyuan-Tech centered on strengthening digital trade cooperation, improving e-commerce connectivity, and enhancing trade information systems in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan to facilitate greater access for Pakistani exporters to the Chinese market.
Meanwhile, discussions with AHCOF Neochains Holdings focused on opportunities in the sesame trade, particularly quality assurance, moisture management, and reliable long-term supply arrangements. Jam Kamal assured support for institutional coordination with the Trade Corporation of Pakistan.
The minister also met Chairman Shi Wei of Zhejiang Grain, Oil and Food, where both sides discussed expanding exports of competitively priced Pakistani agricultural products to meet growing demand in the Chinese market.
In another meeting with Shanghai Hede Food, talks explored cooperation in Pakistan’s beef and poultry sectors, including market access opportunities and supply chain collaboration aimed at boosting exports of Pakistani meat products to China.
