President Zardari calls for stronger Pak-China industrial cooperation

The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, emphasized the importance of promoting industrial technology, skill development, and partnerships in China that could greatly help Pakistan in developing its infrastructure and industry.

The President, who is visiting the Hunan and Hainan Provinces of China in his week-long tour to discuss economic cooperation and business transactions, said that Pakistan valued its ties with China very much in certain industrial areas.

While touring at SANY Heavy Industry in Changsha, the President pointed out the need for developing industrial cooperation and building up partnership in industrial technology and innovation between the two countries.

Chairman of SANY Group, Tang Xiuguo briefed the President about their latest innovations and products, and how the company is developing its research and development sector. Vice Mayor of Changsha Qian Lexia was also present on the occasion.

The tour included discussions on the possibilities of cooperation in engineering and construction machinery, investments, and technologies, and a briefing on the functioning and manufacturing processes of heavy construction machinery of the company.

Officials briefed him on SANY’s financial and operational performance, noting that the company recorded an operating revenue of 11.27 billion US dollars in 2024, alongside continued investment in innovation, product distribution and R&D capabilities.

The president was also taken to the company’s flagship factory, featuring digitally integrated manufacturing systems, advanced automation and data-driven production processes. He was briefed on its operations and industrial standards.