Pakistan and China have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including water supply, agriculture, and trade, officials said on Monday.
The agreements were signed during a ceremony held in Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan province, attended by Asif Ali Zardari, underscoring the high-level political backing for the expanding partnership.
A central component of the agreements is a project focused on converting seawater into potable water for Karachi, a megacity that continues to face chronic water shortages. Under this arrangement, Sindh’s local government department will collaborate with China’s Luxian Environmental Technology Group to develop a desalination facility aimed at improving freshwater availability.
The agreement was signed by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon alongside representatives of the Chinese company.
The second MoU focuses on agricultural cooperation, particularly in modern farming technologies. It was signed between Sindh’s local government department and Long Ping High-Tech Information Company, with the goal of improving agricultural productivity through technology transfer and innovation.
A third agreement targets the tea industry, aiming to strengthen industrial cooperation and expand trade linkages. It was signed between Pakistani representatives, including former Senate deputy chairman Saleem Mandviwalla, and Chinese partners including Miske and Femtee Trading Company, Hunan Tea Group, and Jialong International Technology.
Officials from both sides said the agreements are designed to deepen economic integration, enhance industrial collaboration, and promote broader trade and people-to-people connectivity between Pakistan and China.
The latest developments reflect the continued expansion of Pakistan–China cooperation into practical, development-focused sectors with direct impact on urban infrastructure, agriculture, and industrial growth.
