Pakistan is exploring long-term commodity procurement and sector-specific investment partnerships with China across mining, agriculture, textiles and value-added exports as Islamabad pushes to deepen economic cooperation with Beijing and expand its export base.
The discussions took place during a series of high-level meetings held by Jam Kamal Khan with leading Chinese companies during his official visit to China, according to an official statement released on Monday.
The meetings focused on boosting bilateral trade, attracting investment and improving Pakistan’s export footprint in priority sectors including textiles, agriculture, mining, chemicals, e-commerce and food processing.
Officials said the Pakistani delegation met representatives from eight major Chinese companies to discuss long-term commercial partnerships and sectoral collaboration.
In talks with Bob Zhou of Zhong Heng Textile, both sides discussed yarn imports, cottonseed quality enhancement and expanded textile cooperation using advanced Chinese technology.
Jam Kamal highlighted Pakistan’s geographic position and assured investors that the government would facilitate long-term Chinese investment in productive industries.
China explores procurement deals for Pakistani minerals and agriculture
During a meeting with Fortune Tech, discussions focused on organic products, seed development and technology-driven quality improvement aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and value-added textile production.
The minister also held talks with representatives of Shanghai Zhongken Xinshen Technology regarding integrated mining cooperation, financing mechanisms and international operational standards.
Officials said the discussions aimed to unlock Pakistan’s mineral potential and establish sustainable value chains.
In another meeting, executives from Nanjing Jinshan Chemical Technology expressed interest in long-term procurement arrangements for Pakistani copper, lead-zinc, iron ore, guar gum and sugar.
The company’s interest could strengthen Pakistan’s mineral and commodity exports to China, officials said.
Pakistan possesses vast untapped mineral reserves, particularly in Balochistan, where authorities are also advancing large-scale projects including the Reko Diq copper and gold mine.
The government hopes Chinese investment and procurement agreements will help increase export revenues and support industrial growth.
Digital trade and food exports also discussed
Talks with Shanghai Pingyuan-Tech focused on e-commerce connectivity and digital trade cooperation.
Both sides discussed improving trade information systems through coordination with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan to improve Chinese market access for Pakistani exporters.
Meanwhile, meetings with AHCOF Neochains Holdings centred on the sesame trade, including moisture management, quality assurance and reliable supply arrangements.
Jam Kamal assured support for future institutional coordination with the Trading Corporation of Pakistan.
In discussions with Zhejiang Grain, Oil and Food, the minister highlighted Pakistan’s ability to supply competitively priced agricultural commodities to meet rising Chinese demand.
Separately, talks with Shanghai Hede Food explored cooperation in Pakistan’s beef and poultry sectors, including supply chain collaboration and market access for meat exports.
The meetings come as Pakistan seeks stronger trade ties with China under broader regional economic and industrial cooperation initiatives.