SANYA:
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday witnessed the signing of a joint venture agreement and two memorandums of understanding between Pakistani and Chinese organisations, covering construction machinery, animal health and medical technology.
The commitments aim to promote practical cooperation in key sectors, according to 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 work related to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, strengthening cooperation in the supply of complete construction machinery and equipment, developing a 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 promote localized production of construction machinery. The MoU was signed by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Sany Group Vice Chairman Li Qin and Hainan Jiaolong International Trade Company Chairman Hao Jiaolong.
A joint venture agreement has been concluded between the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, the Government of Sindh and the Luoyang Modern Biology Group, China, for the distribution and supply of animal vaccines in Pakistan, including vaccines against foot and mouth disease.
The agreement also provides for technology exchange and future cooperation on the introduction of animal tracking and traceability systems in Pakistan.
The agreement was signed by Sindh Provincial Chief Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Luoyang Modern Biology Group Chairman Wang Shanpu.
Another MoU 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.
A short documentary covering 75 years of friendship between Pakistan and China was also screened on this occasion.
Ali Hassan Brohi; Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar and Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi were also present on the occasion.
