Pak-China Agri cooperation to enhance Pak economy: Moin.

BEIJING -- PakistanChina agriculture cooperation is vital and would enhance the economy of Pakistan, said Pakistani ambassador to China Moin ul Haque Addressing a webinar organized by China Economic Net, he said Pakistan is a leading country in the production of wheat, cotton, rice, sugar cane, lentils,mangoes and milk. Pakistan is the fourthlargest producer of milk and has a vibrant livestock sector, leading in meat and poultry production. The ambassador said that agriculture contributes more than 80 percent to Pakistan's GDP and provides more than 30 percent of the national labor force. He further said the agricultural cooperation was extensively discussed in an important bilateral meeting held between two foreign ministers in Hainan in August, 2020. 'The production of quality seeds, the productivity of various crops strengthening an agro-based industry to bring in value addition, manufacturing pesticides, and

setting up gold chain networks were discussed. We also discussed the capacity building of ourscientists and students, sharing and transfer of agricultural technology and establishment of research institutes,' he said. Ambassador said that recently China has adopted its 14th five-year plan for 2021to2025 in

which the field of modern agriculture has given high value. 'I believe that Pakistan can make optimum use of China's past achievements and its future agricultural development schemes to address our weakness and consolidate our strength in the...