By Zafar Hussain

Lanzhou, Aug 8 (China Economic Net) - Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, has concluded a productive visit to Gansu Province aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, education, and cultural exchange.

During his three-day tour, Ambassador Hashmi met with senior provincial leaders, including Hu Changsheng, CPC Secretary of Gansu, to discuss strengthening government-to-government, business-to-business, and people-to-people ties.

“Agriculture remains a top priority - particularly in irrigation techniques, rain-fed farming, and livestock development,” the ambassador emphasized. He toured the Lanzhou New Area and Jinchuan Science Park, where he observed cutting-edge advancements in industrial innovation and sustainable technology, expressing interest in aligning such expertise with Pakistan’s development goals under CPEC.

In the education sector, the ambassador praised the scale and quality of Gansu Vocational Education Park and visited Lanzhou University, where over 200 Pakistani students are currently enrolled. He welcomed the university’s plans to expand research collaboration, particularly in areas that could benefit smallholder farmers in Pakistan.

Ambassador Hashmi also highlighted the cultural significance of Lanzhou’s famous hand-pulled beef noodles, calling them a symbol of China’s vibrant Halal food market.

“The visit offered valuable opportunities to strengthen ties across multiple sectors and to build enduring partnerships between Pakistan and Gansu,” he said.