Chinese experts have expressed keen interest in introducing and testing new varieties of sesame and dragon fruit in Pakistan, aiming to boost agricultural diversity and productivity.

The interest was shown at a meeting between Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and Chinese agricultural experts and Hitech Private Limited to discuss enhanced agricultural cooperation between Pakistan and China.

The discussions focused on improving cotton productivity, with a pilot project set to launch in Multan and Bahawalpur divisions, where China will fund seventy percent and Pakistan thirty percent of the initiative.

The project includes the installation of AI-based weather stations, the development of advanced cotton seed varieties, and the use of drone technology for pest management.

Rana Tanveer Hussain appreciated the Chinese experts' support and emphasized the importance of adopting modern technologies, including AI-driven agricultural solutions and biotechnology, to enhance Pakistan’s food security and crop yield.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to strengthen research partnerships and accelerate the implementation of joint agricultural projects, paving the way for a more resilient and productive farming sector in Pakistan.