ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan are expanding cooperation in livestock technology and agricultural research, with new agreements signed during a recent Chinese delegation’s visit to Pakistan, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday, as both sides seek to deepen economic collaboration under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The collaboration follows a visit by Jinan Animal Husbandry Industry Craftsman College to Pakistan in January during the 2026 China-Pakistan Agriculture Investment Conference, where multiple cooperation documents were signed.
CPEC, launched in 2015 as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, initially focused on large-scale infrastructure projects including highways, energy plants and the development of Gwadar port. In recent years, the corridor has entered what officials describe as “CPEC 2.0,” aimed at shifting toward industrial cooperation, agriculture modernization, technology transfer and private-sector partnerships.
Agriculture and livestock are central to Pakistan’s rural economy, employing millions and contributing significantly to agricultural output. Expanding technical cooperation in breeding, veterinary sciences and value-added production is seen as part of broader efforts to diversify bilateral economic ties beyond infrastructure.
