Pakistan is seeking to secure Chinese technical expertise in buffalo genetics and molecular biology to address domestic food security and modernise its agricultural exports, Pakistani ambassador to China said.

Ambassador Khalil Hashmi said, while speaking at the International Rural Innovation and Development (IRID) Expo 2026 in China’s Hefei, Gwadar Pro reported. He invited Chinese firms and research institutions to partner with Pakistan on high-yield hybrid seeds and climate-resilient farming techniques.

"We are prioritising digital agriculture and the revitalisation of our rural economy," Hashmi told delegates at the Global Summit on Sustainable Agriculture (GSSA) Forum.

He specifically identified livestock genetics—aimed at boosting dairy and meat output—and the development of advanced wheat molecular biology as critical pillars for bilateral cooperation.

The ambassador also highlighted the potential for value-added industrial investment, citing polylactic acid (PLA) production as a strategic interest. This technology, which converts agricultural surpluses such as corn into biodegradable plastics, was a focal point of a diplomatic tour of the Anhui BBCA Biochemical Complex, which maintains an annual capacity of 40,000 tonnes.

Hashmi further proposed the establishment of a dedicated agriculture sub-forum at future IRID editions and invited the GSSA secretariat to host its next global summit in Pakistan to facilitate direct engagement between Chinese investors and Pakistani stakeholders.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China