The first shipment of dry red chilies from Pakistan has arrived in China as part of greater agricultural cooperation between Iron Brother states.
The South Asian country has remained among the region’s high-quality chili-producing countries, with the potential to become a key participant in chili growing, and its first batch has now arrived in China’s Neijiang city.
Pakistan’s envoy to China, Khalil Hashmi, praised the move, calling it a “new chapter” in Islamabad-Beijing trade relations that will aid in the expansion of economic ties.
Pakistan’s ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, has lauded a significant milestone in trade relations between Islamabad and Beijing, marking a new chapter with the maiden shipment of dry chilies to China. This development, part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), plays a crucial role in enhancing agricultural trade and bolstering food security.
Chinese firms are actively supporting Pakistani farmers by introducing modern technologies and providing training, facilitating the growth of high-quality crops like red chilies. This inaugural shipment not only showcases the capabilities of Pakistani exporters but also signifies the potential for further collaboration.
The ongoing bilateral efforts between Pakistan and China aim to boost agricultural production, with the chili contract farming project under CPEC expected to positively impact local agricultural development and the livelihoods of farmers.
The envoy emphasized the need for Pakistani exporters to maintain high-quality standards, enhance productivity, and implement effective marketing strategies to meet the expectations of the expanding Chinese market. This marks a new era in the trade relationship, highlighting the vast growth potential in the Chinese market.
