Pakistan, China ink $4.5bn in agricultural investment MoUs

January 21, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and China have strengthened their economic cooperation in agriculture, with 79 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed between companies from both countries, representing an estimated investment of $4.5bn.

The agreements, concluded during the Pakistan China Agri Investment Conference, cover ten high-impact agricultural and allied sub-sectors, including food processing, agri-technology, livestock and dairy, fruits and vegetables, fisheries, post-harvest infrastructure, and agricultural inputs, said a press release issued.

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, told the media that the scale and depth of the investment commitments reflect a shift from dialogue to on-ground, investment-led collaboration.

He highlighted that the conference was designed to produce tangible outcomes through direct B2B matchmaking, targeted sectoral engagement, and project-based investment facilitation, rather than conventional discussions.

The minister explained that extensive preparatory work was undertaken by the Ministry, engaging both Pakistani industry bodies and Chinese enterprises to align investment proposals with market demand, technology needs, and national priorities.

He added that the investments are expected to modernize agricultural value chains, introduce advanced production and processing technologies, create large-scale rural employment, strengthen farm-to-market linkages, reduce post-harvest losses, and boost farmer incomes.

Rana Tanveer Hussain further noted that the inflow of capital and technology will support GDP growth, expand agriculture-linked industrial capacity, increase export-oriented production, and strengthen national food security.

He said the outcomes of the conference are aligned with CPEC Phase II objectives, emphasizing industrial cooperation, technology transfer, and sustainable development, and reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the MoUs are translated into operational projects.

The conference, the minister concluded, lays a strong foundation for long-term economic cooperation, positioning Pakistan as a competitive, investment-ready destination and reinforcing agriculture’s role as a driver of inclusive and sustainable growth.

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