BY:ANI Correspondent:
FAISALABAD—Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, reaffirmed China’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Pakistan in agriculture, education, vocational training, and poverty alleviation during a visit to the University of Agriculture Faisalabad>.
During an interactive session with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, university officials, Chinese alumni, and academics, the ambassador said Pakistan has immense agricultural potential and that China will further strengthen collaboration in agricultural education, training, and technology transfer. He emphasized that strong leadership, long-term policies, and people-centered development are key to national progress.
Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali highlighted UAF’s growing partnership with Chinese institutions, noting that over 100 faculty members are graduates of Chinese universities and several joint research projects have produced patented technologies. He added that the Confucius Institute at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad has trained more than 35,000 students and operates branches in 13 Pakistani universities.
The ambassador also visited the UAF Exhibition Centre and the Confucius Institute, viewed the Pakistan-China 75th Anniversary Art and Cultural Exhibition, and concluded the visit by planting a tree alongside the Vice Chancellor as a symbol of lasting friendship and sustainable cooperation.
