1. 巴中伙伴关系在中巴农业和食品加工会议上开拓新局面
Pakistan-China partnership explores new horizons at agriculture and food processing conference
巴基斯坦驻华大使卡里尔-哈什米（Khalil Hashmi）周二在北京举行的巴中动物饲料、水果和蔬菜会议上强调了巴中伙伴关系在农业和食品加工领域的变革潜力。此次活动由巴基斯坦大使馆与巴基斯坦投资委员会（BOI）和中方主要利益相关方合作举办，旨在促进企业对企业（B2B）对接，推动对巴基斯坦农业部门的投资。
哈什米大使说："今天，我们超越了探索，进入了行动、伙伴关系和繁荣的领域。他强调了巴中关系的持久力量，称这种伙伴关系是信任、共同愿景和集体进步的典范。
中国农业创新的关键人物、潍坊市市长刘建军出席了会议。哈什米大使回顾了他早些时候对潍坊的访问，赞扬了该市为加强双边合作所做的贡献。他还肯定了中华人民共和国商务部（MOFCOM）在促进两国间以出口为导向的投资讨论中所发挥的关键作用。
” 在 2017 年至 2022 年期间，巴基斯坦的玉米产量激增了 12%，仅在 2022 年，我们就生产了 48 万吨油菜籽和 25.6 万吨小米。他补充说，加上小麦、甘蔗、大米和家禽粉的巨大产能，当地的家禽饲料市场已扩大到近20亿美元，为增值和投资创造了成熟的机会。
他说，水果和蔬菜加工业被认为是巴基斯坦农业经济的基石。哈什米大使强调，巴基斯坦在近 100 万公顷的土地上种植了超过 35 种蔬菜和 30 种水果，在 700 多个冷藏库的支持下，蔬菜年产量达到 1500 万吨。虽然该部门通过果汁、腌菜和果酱等产品已经为出口做出了巨大贡献，但他强调加工食品出口的潜力尚未开发，目前仅占食品出口总量的 6%。
大使解释说："巴基斯坦为投资者提供了一个友好的环境，比如100%的外资股权、工厂和机械进口零关税以及无缝利润返还等激励措施。他鼓励中国公司建立合资企业，并列举了高达 4.6% 的利润率，以及巴基斯坦的成本优势和与南亚、中亚和中东的战略连接。
哈什米大使最后引用了一句中国谚语："如果你想走得更远，就一起走。“强调巴中关系的合作精神。他敦促与会者抓住所讨论的机遇，将其转化为持久的伙伴关系和切实的成果。
此次会议重申了巴中关系的牢固性，并强调了两国在农业领域促进创新、经济稳定和共同繁荣的共同承诺。
Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, highlighted the transformative potential of the Pakistan-China partnership in agriculture and food processing during the Pakistan-China Animal Fodder, Fruits, and Vegetables Conference held in Beijing on Tuesday. The event, organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration with key BOI and Chinese stakeholders, aimed to foster business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking and drive investment in Pakistan's agriculture sector.
Ambassador Hashmi stated, "Today, we move beyond exploration into the realm of action, partnership, and prosperity. He emphasized the enduring strength of Pakistan-China relations, describing the partnership as a model of trust, shared vision, and collective progress.
The conference was attended by Mayor Liu Jianjun of Weifang, a key figure in agricultural innovation in China. Reflecting on his earlier visit to Weifang, Ambassador Hashmi lauded the city's contribution to strengthening bilateral cooperation. He also acknowledged the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) for its pivotal role in facilitating export-oriented investment discussions between the two nations.
" Between 2017 and 2022, maize production in Pakistan surged by 12%, and in 2022 alone, we produced 480,000 tons of rapeseedand 256,000 tons of millet. Coupled with significant capacities in wheat, sugarcane, rice, and poultry meal, the local poultry feed market has expanded to nearly USD 2 billion, creating ripe opportunities for value addition and investment , he added.
He said that the fruits and vegetables processing industry was identified as a cornerstone of Pakistan's agricultural economy. Ambassador Hashmi highlighted Pakistan's cultivation of over 35 types of vegetables and 30 varieties of fruits across nearly one million hectares, with an annual vegetable yield of 15 million tons supported by over 700 cold storage units. While the sector already contributes significantly to exports through products like fruit juices, pickles, and jams, he stressed the untapped potential for processed food exports, which currently account for only 6% of total food exports.
"Pakistan offers an investor-friendly environment, with incentives such as 100% foreign equity ownership, zero tariffs on plant and machinery imports, and seamless profit repatriation, the ambassador explained. He encouraged Chinese companies to establish joint ventures, citing profit margins of up to 4.6% and leveraging Pakistan's cost advantages and strategic connectivity to South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Ambassador Hashmi concluded by invoking a Chinese proverb, "If you want to go far, go together,emphasizing the collaborative spirit underpinning Pakistan-China relations. He urged participants to seize the opportunities discussed and transform them into lasting partnerships and tangible results.
The conference reaffirmed the strength of Pakistan-China ties and underscored their shared commitment to fostering innovation, economic stability, and mutual prosperity in the agricultural sector.
2. 巴基斯坦农副产品亮相中国国际博览会
Pakistani Agricultural By-Products Showcased at China International Fair
第 21 届中国国际农产品交易会（CATF）于 11 月 28 日在广州中国进出口商品交易会展馆（广交会展馆）拉开帷幕，巴基斯坦农副产品成为展会的一大亮点，吸引了参观者和采购商的目光。从饼干和糕点到喜马拉雅粉红盐、芒果干和杏仁油，巴基斯坦产品在展会上给人留下了深刻印象。
根据巴基斯坦统计局公布的数据，2023-2024 财年巴基斯坦商品出口额达到 306.4 亿美元，比上年增长 10.54%。值得注意的是，农产品出口表现抢眼，达到80亿美元，同比增长37%，创历史新高。巴基斯坦广播电台报道称，巴基斯坦农业部门有望在本财年实现 100 亿美元的出口目标。
巴基斯坦农产品出口商通过中国国际进口博览会、中国-南亚博览会、中国-东盟博览会等各种中国展会平台，积极推广其优质产品。“我们来参加CATF也是为了宣传将于2025年在拉合尔举办的首届FoodAg Manufacturing Expo，该展会将聚焦食品配料、加工、包装、供应链和食品创新。”
第 21 届中国国际食品添加剂和配料展览会以 “加快发展现代农业，推进乡村全面振兴 ”为主题，展览面积超过 10 万平方米。近3000家企业展示了2万多种产品，预计吸引了超过5万名专业买家和行业专家。
“该展会为巴基斯坦农副产品在该地区获得更广泛的受众提供了一个绝佳的机会。“随着中国对高品质农产品需求的不断增长，以及巴基斯坦丰富的资源和生产能力，双边农产品贸易的前景十分广阔"。
As the 21st China International Agricultural Trade Fair (CATF) kicked off on November 28th at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) in Guangzhou, Pakistani agricultural by-products have emerged as a highlight of the event, capturing the attention of visitors and buyers alike. Pakistani products ranging from biscuits and pastries to Himalayan pink salt, dried mangoes, and almond oil are making a strong impression at the fair.
Pakistan’s merchandise exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024 have reached $30.64 billion, representing a 10.54 percent increase over the previous year, according to figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Notably, agricultural exports showed remarkable performance, reaching a record high of $8 billion, up 37 percent year-on-year. Radio Pakistan reported that the country’s agricultural sector is on track to achieve an export target of $10 billion for this fiscal year.
Pakistani agricultural exporters have been actively promoting their quality products through various Chinese exhibition platforms, such as the China International Import Expo, the China-South Asia Expo, the China-ASEAN Expo, etc. “We are also here at the CATF to promote the inaugural FoodAg Manufacturing Expo, which will be held in Lahore in 2025, focusing on food ingredients, processing, packaging, supply chain, and food innovations.”
The 21st CATF with the theme of “Accelerating the Development of Modern Agriculture and Advancing Comprehensive Rural Revitalization”, provides an exhibition area of over 100,000 square meters. Nearly 3,000 enterprises showcased more than 20,000 products, attracting an estimated number of over 50,000 professional buyers and industry experts.
“The event provides an excellent opportunity for Pakistani agricultural by-products to reach a wider audience in the region,” Chen concluded. “With China’s growing demand for high-quality agricultural products and Pakistan’s abundant resources and production capabilities, the future of bilateral trade in agricultural goods looks promising.”
3. CPEC 辣椒项目在正在举行的 CISCE 上获得奖励
CPEC Chili Project earns reward at the ongoing CISCE
第二届中国国际供应链博览会（CISCE）于 11 月 26 日正式拉开帷幕。在特色活动--贸促智库交流会暨 “一报告两指数 ”发布会上，举行了全球供应链促进研究大赛颁奖仪式。在获奖作品中，题为 “提升中巴经济走廊下绿色农产品供应链的质量 ”的报告荣获一等奖：四川大学巴基斯坦研究中心宋志辉教授和中国农业大学刘雅静博士合作撰写的《提升中巴经济走廊绿色农产品供应链质量：中巴辣椒项目案例研究》报告脱颖而出，荣获商业倡导奖三等奖。
宋志辉教授告诉中国经济网记者，作为一个旨在提高中巴经济走廊绿色农产品供应链质量的项目，他的团队从一开始就对研究的现实意义和长远战略价值充满信心。“我们对巴中辣椒项目的案例研究让我们深入了解了绿色农业在全球供应链中发挥的关键作用。绿色农业不仅对提高产品质量、促进可持续发展至关重要，也是应对全球环境危机、推进农业现代化的重要举措。”
刘雅静博士指出，中国国际贸易促进委员会（贸促会）的认可，不仅彰显了优秀企业深入思考和探索的成果，也彰显了中国贸促会农业合作的潜力和前景。
研究认为，农业是双边合作的关键领域，与中巴两国的资源优势相吻合。通过分享专业知识和技术，两国可以应对经济挑战，提高农民收入，促进可持续发展。辣椒项目就是这种方法的典范，它将巴基斯坦的农业资产与中国的供应链专业技术相结合，创造了巨大价值。
研究人员说，在应对中国-巴基斯坦经济合作计划下双边供应链的关键挑战时，物流效率低下，包括基础设施不足和运输成本高昂，仍然是重大障碍。产品标准的差异和信息共享系统的不足使跨境业务更加复杂。面对全球经济的不确定性，对弹性供应链的需求变得日益重要。
研究人员提出了几种解决方案，包括改善基础设施、通过专业培训计划培养人才、投资电子商务和数字平台，以及加强两国政府之间的政策协调。这些措施旨在降低成本、提高效率，并加强两国经济之间的联系。
研究中的辣椒项目来自四川普吉控股有限公司，它被认为是 CPEC 的首批农业项目之一。
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) officially commenced on November 26. During a featured event—the Trade Promotion Think Tank Exchange and the release of the “One Report, Two Indices”—an awards ceremony was held for the Global Supply Chain Promotion Research Competition. Among the recognized works, the report titled “Enhancing the Quality of Green Agricultural Supply Chains under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Case Study of the Pakistan-China Chili Project”, co-authored by Professor Song Zhihui from Sichuan University’s Pakistan Study Center and Dr. Liu Yajing of China Agricultural University, stood out, earning third prize in the Business Advocacy Award category.
Professor Song Zhihui told China Economic Net that as a project aimed at improving the quality of green agricultural supply chains under CPEC, his team was confident from the start in the research's practical significance and long-term strategic value. "Our case study on the Pakistan-China chili project gave us a thorough understanding of the critical role green agriculture plays in global supply chains. Green agriculture is not only essential for improving product quality and promoting sustainable development, but it is also a vital measure for addressing global environmental crisis and advancing agricultural modernization.”
Dr. Liu Yajing noted that the recognition from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) underscores not only the outcomes of deep reflection and exploration by outstanding enterprises but also the potential and prospects for agricultural cooperation within CPEC.
The study identified agriculture as a crucial area for bilateral collaboration, aligning with the resource strengths of both China and Pakistan. By sharing expertise and technology, the two countries can address economic challenges, improve farmer incomes, and promote sustainable development. The chili project exemplifies this approach, combining Pakistan’s agricultural assets with China’s supply chain expertise to create significant value.
While addressing key challenges in the bilateral supply chain under CPEC, the researchers said that logistical inefficiencies, including inadequate infrastructure and high transportation costs, remain significant barriers. Differences in product standards and insufficient systems for information sharing further complicate cross-border operations. The need for resilient supply chains has become increasingly critical in the face of global economic uncertainties.
The researchers proposed several solutions, including improving infrastructure, developing talent through specialized training programs, investing in e-commerce and digital platforms, and enhancing policy coordination between the two governments. These measures aim to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and build stronger connections between the two economies.
The chili project under study is from Sichuan Puji Holdings Co.,Ltd., it is recognized as one of the inaugural agricultural initiatives under CPEC.
