Chinese, Pakistani companies sign MoU on smart agriculture
BEIJING: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Chinese company AI Force Tech and Punjab Agriculture Department of Pakistan on Monday to set up a robotic agricultural equipment manufacturing plant in Punjab.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab, during her week-long visit to China from Dec 8th to 15th, China Economic Net (CEN) reported.
The Chief Minister dilated upon agriculture sector reforms in Punjab during her meeting with AI Force Tech founder Dr. Han and its CEO. She inspected the latest agricultural tools equipped with robotic technology. She observed the robotic machinery, and assured the company of her government’s full cooperation in manufacturing the modern robotic agricultural machinery in Punjab.
She said, “It is our determination to make farmers prosperous by adopting modern agricultural technology,” adding, “On my invitation, a delegation of AI Force Tech will visit Punjab soon for the purpose.”
Moreover, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her commitment to transforming Punjab’s healthcare and transport systems during a series of high-level engagements in Beijing, China.
During her visit to Hygea Medical Technology Co., CM Maryam Nawaz met with its President, Dr. Liu Fuliang, who provided insights into advanced medical technologies, including China’s insurance systems and global healthcare models, said a handout issued here on Monday.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to facilitate collaboration on healthcare innovations.
CM Maryam highlighted Punjab’s Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital project, emphasizing the government’s determination to equip the facility with cutting-edge technology through Chinese expertise. “We are committed to providing world-class treatment facilities to the people of Punjab,” she remarked. Hygea officials assured their full support for this initiative.
At Beijing Shijitan Hospital, CM Maryam Nawaz received a detailed briefing from Communist Party Secretary Zhuo Diaozhen on modern treatment methods, research, and patient care systems. Touring various hospital departments, she expressed interest in establishing telemedicine links between Shijitan Hospital and medical institutions in Punjab. “Collaboration with Shijitan Hospital will be instrumental in enhancing Punjab’s healthcare system,” she noted.
The CM also visited the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport, where she discussed sustainable transportation initiatives with Deputy Director General Shang Wangyu. She explored Beijing’s state-of-the-art central transport control room and commended its eco-friendly and smart transport infrastructure. CM Maryam Nawaz expressed her ambition to replicate this model in Punjab. “We aim to expand the metro train network across Punjab and adopt modern solutions to improve urban mobility,” she stated.
Reflecting on existing projects, she added, “The Orange Line Metro Train and Bus services in Lahore are living symbols of Pak-China friendship. China’s support for transport systems in Lahore, Multan, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi is invaluable, she added. APP
