ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for stronger industrial cooperation with China, with special attention to construction machinery, engineering and technology transfer.
During his visit to Hunan province, President Zardari toured SANY Heavy Industry, a major Chinese manufacturer of heavy construction machinery. He was briefed on the company’s advanced manufacturing systems, production capacity, research work and use of digital technology.
The visit focused on possible cooperation between Pakistan and China in engineering, construction machinery, investment and technology transfer. These areas are important for Pakistan’s infrastructure development, where modern machinery and better technical skills can help improve project quality and efficiency.
The demand for better construction methods is also visible in Pakistan’s urban property market, especially in Islamabad’s Blue Area, where projects such as Citadel 7 and Citadel One3 reflect the move towards vertical, mixed-use and technology-driven real estate development.
President Zardari stressed the need to promote industrial technology, skills development and joint ventures. He said such partnerships could support Pakistan’s infrastructure and industrial growth. He also pointed to possible cooperation in construction machinery, digital manufacturing, renewable energy and engineering.
SANY Group Chairman Tang Xiuguo expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Pakistan in manufacturing, technology exchange and capacity building.
For Pakistan’s construction sector, closer cooperation with Chinese companies could improve access to modern equipment and technical knowledge. It may also help build local capacity through joint ventures and skills training.
The visit also fits into wider Pakistan-China cooperation, including industrial development and CPEC 2.0, which Hunan officials said they would continue to support.
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