Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan intends to prefer Chinese investments and technical support over aid.
In an interview with China Global Television Network-Urdu, he identified agriculture, artificial intelligence, and technology as key sectors with significant potential for Chinese investment and technical assistance.
The Finance Minister commended China’s remarkable progress in green projects and environmental sustainability, describing it as a model for the world.
He expressed a desire to benefit from China’s expertise in these areas.
He highlighted China’s significant investments in Pakistan’s infrastructure and energy sectors under the Belt and Road Initiative as well as the technical and financial assistance provided by China.
The Finance Minister discussed efforts to revive Pakistan’s agricultural sector and transform it into a true engine of growth.
He mentioned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s tour to China last summer, during which the Prime Minister visited agricultural universities and observed vertical farming in Shaanxi Province.
He said around 1,000 Pakistani students and agricultural experts would soon come to China for training, skill development, and technology transfer under the guidance of Chinese experts.
He emphasized the enduring and sustainable long-term relationship between Pakistan and China, acknowledging the assistance provided by China to Pakistan.
