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By Ariz Riaz :
China and Pakistan have strengthened cooperation in the livestock sector following a high-level visit by Jinan Animal Husbandry Industry Craftsman College to Pakistan in January, marking a new phase in bilateral agricultural collaboration under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0.
The visit, which took place from January 19 to 24 alongside the 2026 China-Pakistan Agriculture Investment Conference, resulted in multiple agreements aimed at advancing technology transfer, skills development and joint research in animal husbandry and veterinary sciences.
According to the College, two major cooperation documents were signed during the visit. A Framework Agreement on Industrial and Technological Cooperation and Talent Training was concluded with the Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI). Under this agreement, both sides will establish a China-Pakistan Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Industry Technology Cooperation Center to support research and development, standardisation of practices and customised training programmes for professionals.
In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with GO DAIRY Private Limited to facilitate the transfer of advanced breeding technologies, including sheep in vitro fertilisation and modern dairy cattle breeding systems. The partnership will also provide on-site technical experts and tailored solutions to address productivity challenges faced by the company.
The Chinese delegation also reached an understanding with the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) on joint curriculum development and the creation of a shared training base for students and professionals from both countries.
To ensure long-term implementation, Jinan College announced the establishment of a dedicated China-Pakistan Animal Husbandry Cooperation Center. The platform will serve as a coordination hub for ongoing projects and maintain regular communication between academic institutions, industry stakeholders and government bodies.
As part of future collaboration, Chinese and Pakistani experts will jointly work on three priority technology areas: application of Himalayan pink salt in animal nutrition, sheep in vitro fertilisation, and dairy cow breeding. A joint laboratory will also be set up to localise these technologies and adapt them to Pakistan’s livestock environment.
The initiative is expected to enhance productivity, improve breeding standards and build a skilled workforce, while contributing to agricultural modernisation and food security in both countries.
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