Sindh seeks Chinese investment in agriculture, tec...

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• ISLAMABAD: Sindh is looking to deepen economic ties with China’s Hubei province, with agriculture, technology, industrial automation and Karachi’s traffic management emerging as key areas for potential cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
• Shah invited Chinese companies to launch pilot projects in Sindh, highlighting investment opportunities in port logistics, industrial automation and urban traffic management.
• For Sindh, closer engagement with Hubei could open new avenues for modernising farming, attracting technology investment and addressing urban infrastructure challenges while strengthening economic cooperation between Pakistan and China.

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ISLAMABAD: Sindh is looking to deepen economic ties with China’s Hubei province, with agriculture, technology, industrial automation and Karachi’s traffic management emerging as key areas for potential cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah held talks with senior Chinese officials in Wuhan on Wednesday, exploring opportunities for joint ventures, investment and technology partnerships as Pakistan and China mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.

Leading a provincial delegation, Shah met Hubei Governor Li Dianxun and Communist Party Secretary Guan Zhi’ou to discuss ways to translate longstanding bilateral ties into practical development projects benefiting businesses, farmers and urban communities.

According to a spokesperson for the chief minister, the discussions focused on expanding cooperation in agriculture, industrial development, research, trade and skills training.