Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari visited SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. in Changsha, China and called for stronger industrial and technology cooperation with China, particularly in engineering and construction machinery.

Tang Xiuguo, Chairman of SANY Group, briefed Zardari on the company’s manufacturing systems, product lines and investment in research and development, Gwadar Pro reported.

The visit focused on industrial cooperation, technology transfer and investment between Pakistan and China in the engineering and construction machinery sector.

Zardari toured the company’s flagship No. 18 Factory, a digitally integrated manufacturing facility known for advanced automation and data-driven production systems.

He was briefed on its intelligent operations, automation rate and role as a benchmark for modern industrial manufacturing.

Zardari said the scale of technological integration was relevant for countries seeking to modernise industrial production and improve efficiency.

He said Pakistan and China had scope to strengthen cooperation in industrial technology, skills development and joint ventures to support Pakistan’s infrastructure and industrial growth.

He also cited potential collaboration in construction machinery, digital manufacturing, clean energy and engineering solutions.

Tang briefed Zardari on the company’s operations in Pakistan and expressed willingness to explore further cooperation in manufacturing, technology exchange and capacity building.

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