The Oilseeds Research Institute (ORI), Faisalabad hosted a high-level delegation from China’s Northwest A&F University, marking a significant step towards strengthening China-Pakistan agricultural research cooperation. During the visit, a COC was signed between ORI, Faisalabad and the Chinese University, Gwadar Pro reported. Following a meaningful discussion on potential areas of mutual interest and collaborative projects, both Institutes officially committed to a partnership aimed at advancing oilseeds research and development, it added.

This was followed by the inauguration of the new Pak-China Oilseeds Laboratory, a symbol of the burgeoning scientific partnership between the two nations. The delegation was given a comprehensive tour of the state-of-the-art facilities, which are expected to serve as a hub for joint research efforts. The visit continued with a field tour to the institute’s sesame crop, providing the Chinese experts with a firsthand look at local cultivation practices and ongoing research trials.

The Pak-China Joint Oilseeds Laboratory at ORI, Faisalabad has been established under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative and has advanced equipment, including NIR, GC, GC-MS, HPLC and fluorescent microscopy, according to ORI, Faisalabad.

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