Syed Murad Ali Shah, the chief minister of Sindh, met with the top officials of China’s Hubei province on Wednesday to establish more extensive provincial-level cooperation in agriculture, IT, education, and vocational training in honor of 75 years of continuous diplomatic ties.
During his official visit to Wuhan, CM Shah led a high-level team and had extensive discussions with province Communist Party Secretary, Guan Xiaotao, and Hubei Governor Li Dianxun. The converting the long-standing friendship between China and Pakistan into concrete socioeconomic development initiatives.
Hubei Governor Li Dianxun praised the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and China, characterizing it as an unbreakable connection of mutual trust and strategic collaboration, while welcoming the Sindh Chief Minister and his delegation to Wuhan.
Governor Li expressed Hubei’s strong commitment to deepening sub-national cooperation with Sindh, noting that the province’s robust industrial base, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and world-class research institutions offer massive potential for joint ventures.
He assured the delegation that Hubei is keen to expand collaboration in modern agriculture, digital industries, vocational training, and business-to-business partnerships, paving the way for mutually beneficial growth under the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Emphasizing that the Pakistan-China alliance remains the cornerstone of Islamabad’s foreign policy, CM Shah noted that the relationship has successfully weathered all regional and global challenges. He highlighted the upcoming 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations- formally established on May 21, 1951 – and expressed pride that Pakistan was among the first nations to recognize the People’s Republic of China.
Shah welcomed Hubei enterprises to actively participate in the next phase of CPEC, particularly focusing on green growth, agricultural modernization, and skills development.
Agriculture emerged as a focal point of the discussions.