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WUHAN: Syed Murad Ali Shah, the chief minister of Sindh, met with the top officials of China\u2019s Hubei province on Wednesday to establish more extensive provincial-level cooperation in agriculture, IT, education, and vocational training in honor of 75 years of continuous diplomatic ties.<\/strong><\/p>\n During his official visit to Wuhan, CM Shah led a high-level team and had extensive discussions with province Communist Party Secretary, Guan Xiaotao, and Hubei Governor Li Dianxun. The converting the long-standing friendship between China and Pakistan into concrete socioeconomic development initiatives.<\/p>\n Hubei Governor Li Dianxun praised the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and China, characterizing it as an unbreakable connection of mutual trust and strategic collaboration, while welcoming the Sindh Chief Minister and his delegation to Wuhan.<\/p>\n Governor Li expressed Hubei\u2019s strong commitment to deepening sub-national cooperation with Sindh, noting that the province\u2019s robust industrial base, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and world-class research institutions offer massive potential for joint ventures.<\/p>\n He assured the delegation that Hubei is keen to expand collaboration in modern agriculture, digital industries, vocational training, and business-to-business partnerships, paving the way for mutually beneficial growth under the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).<\/p>\n Emphasizing that the Pakistan-China alliance remains the cornerstone of Islamabad\u2019s foreign policy, CM Shah noted that the relationship has successfully weathered all regional and global challenges. He highlighted the upcoming 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations- formally established on May 21, 1951 \u2013 and expressed pride that Pakistan was among the first nations to recognize the People\u2019s Republic of China.<\/p>\n Mr. Shah welcomed Hubei enterprises to actively participate in the next phase of CPEC, particularly focusing on green growth, agricultural modernization, and skills development.<\/p>\n Agriculture emerged as a focal point of the discussions. The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to China for training 1,000 Pakistani agricultural graduates, many of whom studied at Huazhong Agricultural University. He welcomed ongoing partnerships in horticultural crop research and the establishment of a joint laboratory for smart and digital agriculture.<\/p>\n Highlighting Sindh\u2019s potential in agricultural production, Mr. Shah sought Hubei\u2019s expertise in hybrid rice, high-yield seed development, and farm mechanization. He stressed the need for advanced cold-chain logistics to minimise post-harvest losses for Sindh\u2019s high-quality fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and fisheries, thereby improving market access.<\/p>\n To boost innovation, the Chief Minister proposed linking Wuhan-based tech incubators and investors with Sindh\u2019s startups through joint incubation programs. He also invited Chinese firms to invest in pilot projects spanning port logistics, industrial automation, and urban traffic management in Karachi.<\/p>\n In order to provide Sindh\u2019s youth with market-driven skills for contemporary manufacturing, Mr. Shah advocated for improved university-to-university connections in engineering and digital technologies as well as collaborative technical and vocational training (TVET)| projects.<\/p>\n As the tour came to an end, both parties expressed optimism that the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership would be further strengthened by the increased engagement between Sindh and Hubei.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n