President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of one joint venture agreement and two memoranda of understanding between Pakistani and Chinese organisations in Sanya, China, covering construction machinery, animal health and medical technology.

An MoU was signed between Al Hassan Trade Establishment, Sany International Development and Hainan Jiaolong International Technology on cooperation in high-end equipment, manufacturing and construction machinery, according to a Gwadar Pro's report.

The trilateral cooperation focuses on work related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the supply of construction machinery and equipment, the development of a professional talent training system, and after-sales operation and maintenance services.

The parties will also explore investment opportunities for establishing factories in Pakistan and promoting localised production of construction machinery.

The MoU was signed by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Sany Group Vice President Li Qin, and Hainan Jiaolong International Trade Company Chairman Hao Jiaolong.

A joint venture agreement was signed between the Livestock & Fisheries Department of the Government of Sindh and Luoyang Modern Biology Group of China for the distribution and supply of animal vaccines in Pakistan, including foot-and-mouth disease vaccines.

The agreement also provides for technology exchange and future cooperation on animal track-and-trace systems in Pakistan.

The agreement was signed by Sindh Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Luoyang Modern Biology Group Chairman Wang Shanpu.

Another MoU 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 application of intelligent medical robots in clinical medicine, with the stated aim of supporting Pakistan’s health system.

The MoU was signed by Dr Anoop Kumar Dawani of Dr Ziauddin Hospital and Shenzhen Weibang Technology Deputy General Manager Deng Haitao.

A short documentary tracing 75 years of Pakistan-China friendship was also screened at the ceremony.

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