Pakistan and China on Wednesday discussed strengthening bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and investment opportunities across key sectors including electric vehicles, agriculture, logistics, and renewable energy, underscoring the continued expansion of their strategic economic partnership.
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with Chinese Minister Counsellor Yang Guangyuan in Islamabad, where both sides reviewed emerging global economic trends and opportunities for deeper collaboration amid shifting supply chain dynamics.
The meeting focused on enhancing industrial linkages, improving logistics connectivity, and promoting supply chain resilience in response to recent global disruptions. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding practical cooperation under the broader framework of Pakistan–China economic relations.
Jam Kamal Khan said evolving geopolitical developments and changes in global shipping routes have highlighted the importance of resilient regional trade corridors. He noted that Pakistan’s geographic position makes it a natural gateway linking China with Central Asia, the Middle East, and other emerging markets.
A key area of discussion was industrial cooperation in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. The minister said Pakistan’s auto sector has developed a domestic vendor base, adding that the next phase should focus on localisation, technology transfer, and joint ventures in EV production, including batteries and components.
He said Pakistan offers both a growing domestic market and export potential for regional and African markets, while the Chinese side acknowledged increasing participation of Pakistani firms in emerging sectors such as IT, energy technologies, and manufacturing.
Agriculture modernisation also featured prominently in the talks. Jam Kamal Khan stressed the need for climate-smart agriculture, mechanised farming, and technology transfer to address food security challenges and changing weather patterns.
He highlighted the agricultural potential of Balochistan, pointing to drought-resistant crops such as olives, pistachios, almonds, dates, and pine nuts as viable options for sustainable development. He also underscored opportunities in value-added food processing, particularly date-based products for export markets.
The two sides also discussed cooperation in water security, renewable energy applications, rural infrastructure, and women’s vocational empowerment initiatives, with emphasis on ensuring sustainability through community participation and institutional support.
Gwadar’s role as a regional trade and logistics hub was also reviewed, with both sides noting its potential to strengthen through industrial development, cargo movement, and export-oriented economic activity.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming commitment to deepen Pakistan–China economic cooperation in trade, manufacturing, agriculture, clean energy, and regional connectivity under their long-standing strategic partnership.