Islamabad, Pakistan and China on Monday signed three memorandums of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation in desalination, agricultural technology and tea industry.
An official statement said that Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a week-long visit to China until May 1, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Pakistani and Chinese entities, which reflects the concentrated efforts of both parties to promote practical cooperation in key areas.
The signing ceremony was held in Changsha, Hunan.
The local government of Sindh has signed its first memorandum of understanding with Lucion Environmental Technology Group to collaborate on the Karachi desalination project aimed at increasing the water supply to the port city.
The MoU was signed by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Lucien Group Chairman and Party Branch Secretary Yu Hui.
Memon also signed a memorandum of understanding on agricultural technology cooperation with the local government of Sindh and Chen Zhixin, chairman of Longping High-tech Information Company.
Meskay & Femtee Trading Company, Hunan Tea Group and Jiaolong International Technology signed the third memorandum of understanding to promote cooperation in all areas of the industry, support the development of the tea industry in both countries, and strengthen economic, trade and cultural ties.
The MoU was signed by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla on the Pakistani side, and on the Chinese side by Zhou Chongwang, Chairman of Hunan Tea Group, and Hao Jiaolong, Chairman of Hainan Jiaolong International Trade Technology Co., Ltd.
Federal MP Navid Kamal, Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Asif Haider Shah and Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi were also present at the event.
Separately, President Zardari presented the Pakistan Sitala Award to Professor Pan Xiangbin in Changsha “in recognition of his contribution to cardiac care, including the treatment of children with congenital heart disease in Pakistan and the training of local medical professionals,” the president said.
President Zardari arrived in China on Saturday for a week-long visit to Hunan and Hainan provinces to conduct economic and trade cooperation-related activities.
During a meeting with the Chinese Communist Party chief in Hunan on Sunday, the President said Pakistan was interested in closer cooperation with China in seed technology, agricultural research and modern agricultural practices.
He also visited Changsha-based heavy equipment manufacturer Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. and Hunan Tea Group.
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