Fakhar stresses increasing fruits export to China.

ISLAMABAD -- Minister for National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam has reaffirmed his commitment for strengthening the bilateral trade and economic cooperation with China particularly in agriculture sector to develop it on modern lines.

Addressing the handing over ceremony of medical equipment donated by Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China (MARA) the other day, the minister said that Pakistan and China have strong trade ties as China was the 4th largest export market of Pakistan.

Ambassador of China Yao Jing, Federal Secretary NFS and R and other high officials of the ministry were also present, said a press release. The Chinese ambassador handed over medical equipment to Fakhar Imam for field workers of Department of Plant Protection working for locust control. The minister appreciated the kind gesture and support of the Chinese Government.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister emphasised on increasing fruits export to China and urged the need of technology transfer to increase the shelf life of agricultural products and improve seed germination quality. He also urged the Chinese government for providing training to young human resource working in agriculture research and development sector. He also invited the Chinese chemical industry...