By Meng Fanrong

 

SUZHOU, Aug. 25 (China Economic Net) - A delegation of 16 Pakistani agricultural and food enterprises made a significant stride in strengthening agricultural cooperation with China on August 22. The group, representing various sectors including rice, sesame and corn producers and exporters, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Suzhou Chef Ma Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd in the morning of the day.

 

 

The signing ceremony was conducted by the delegation’s head, Mr. Hafiz Saad Bin Mustfa, and Mr. Huang Zhijun, the General Manager of Suzhou Chef Ma. The occasion was graced by the presence of the Pakistani Consul General in Shanghai, Shehzad Ahmad Khan, who served as a witness to the agreement.

 

Under the MoU, the Pakistani delegation is committed to supplying high-quality and safe food products to Chef Ma, a company mainly engaged in software and information technology services specializing in the food industry. The agreement covers a diverse range of agricultural commodities, including rice, sesame, corn, and maize, highlighting the delegation’s expertise and competitiveness in these sectors.

 

Chef Ma, on its part, expressed a strong intention to purchase products from the Pakistani delegation, with the deal valued at a substantial RMB 200 million (approximately USD 28.7 million). This commitment underscores the Chinese company’s confidence in the quality and potential of Pakistani agricultural produce.

 

 

The afternoon saw the Consulate General of Pakistan in Shanghai collaborate with the Pakistan St Fulin Group to organize a Sino-Pakistan Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade Roundtable Forum. This event provided a valuable platform for over 60 Chinese enterprises to engage in one-on-one discussions with the Pakistani delegation, fostering a deeper understanding of each other’s strengths and exploring potential avenues for collaboration.