SANYA:
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday witnessed the signing of a joint venture agreement and two memoranda of understanding between Pakistani and Chinese organizations, covering construction machinery, animal health and medical technology.
These commitments aim to advance practical cooperation in key sectors, says a press release from the presidency.
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Al Hassan Trade establishment, Sany International Development and Hainan Jiaolong International Technology on cooperation in high-end equipment, manufacturing and construction machinery.
The trilateral collaboration focuses on supporting works related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, strengthening cooperation in providing complete construction machinery and equipment, developing professional talent training system, and providing after-sales operation and maintenance services.
The parties will also explore investment opportunities to establish factories in Pakistan and advance localized production of construction machinery. The MoU was signed by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Vice Chairman of Sany Group Li Qin and Chairman of Hainan Jiaolong International Trading Company Hao Jiaolong.
A joint venture agreement has been entered into between the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Government of Sindh and Luoyang Modern Biology Group, China, for the distribution and supply of animal vaccines to Pakistan, including foot and mouth disease vaccines.
The agreement also provides for technology exchange and future cooperation on the introduction of animal tracking and tracing systems in Pakistan.
The agreement was signed by Sindh Provincial Chief Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Chairman of Luoyang Modern Biology Group Wang Shanpu.
Another memorandum of understanding was signed between Dr. Ziauddin Hospital and Shenzhen Weibang Technology to develop a cooperation model based on “product + service + solution” in the field of medical technology.
The agreement focuses on the innovative application of intelligent medical robots in clinical medicine, with a view to supporting the development of Pakistan’s medical and healthcare system.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Anoop Kumar Dawani of Dr. Ziauddin Hospital and Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Weibang Technology, Mr. Deng Haitao.
On this occasion, a short documentary retracing 75 years of friendship between Pakistan and China was also screened.
Ali Hassan Brohi; Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar and Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi were also present on the occasion.
