SANYA:
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday witnessed the signing of a Joint Venture Agreement and two MoUs between Pakistani and Chinese organizations covering construction machinery, animal health and medical technology.
The commitments are aimed at promoting practical cooperation in key sectors, states a press release from the presidency.
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Al Hassan Trade Establishment, Sany International Development and Hainan Jiaolong International Technology on cooperation in advanced equipment, manufacturing and construction machinery.
The trilateral cooperation focuses on supporting work related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, strengthening cooperation on the supply of complete construction machinery and equipment, developing a professional talent training system, and providing after-sales operation and maintenance services.
The parties will also explore investment opportunities for the establishment of factories in Pakistan and promote localized production of construction machinery. The MoU was signed by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Vice President of Sany Group Li Qin and Chairman of Hainan Jiaolong International Trade Company Hao Jiaolong.
A Joint Venture Agreement was entered into between the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Government of Sindh and Luoyang Modern Biology Group, China for the distribution and supply of animal vaccines in Pakistan, including foot and mouth disease vaccines.
The agreement also provides for the exchange of technology and future collaboration on the introduction of tracking and traceability systems for animals in Pakistan.
The agreement was signed by Senior Provincial Minister Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon and Chairman Luoyang Modern Biology Group Wang Shanpu.
Another memorandum of understanding was signed between Dr. Ziauddin Hospital and Shenzhen Weibang Technology to develop a cooperation model based on “product + service + solution” in medical technology.
The understanding focuses on the innovative application of medically intelligent robots in clinical medicine, with a view to supporting the development of Pakistan’s medical and healthcare system.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Anoop Kumar Dawani from Dr. Ziauddin Hospital and Deputy Director of Shenzhen Weibang Technology Mr. Deng Haitao.
A short documentary on 75 years of friendship between Pakistan and China was also screened on this occasion.
Ali Hassan Brohi; Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar and Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi were also present on the occasion.
