A delegation of 4 people, led by Prof. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad visited SAAS on May 19. A Letter of Intent on China-Pakistan agricultural science and technology collaboration between Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS) and University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) was signed. This significant event marks a new chapter of agricultural collaboration expansion and enrichment between China and Pakistan.

As per the LoI, both institutions intend to work together to develop a collaborative agreement whereby the institutions may participate in joint teaching, training, research, and other agreed activities to further enhance the program and the relationship between the two institutions.

The LoI signing was witnessed by SAAS President Prof. Cai Youming and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof. Iqrar Ahmad Khan.

Prof. Iqrar expressed hopes of learning from China’s experience in post-harvest processing of agricultural products, biological breeding, product innovation, technical services, and results transformation. The two sides aim to complement each other’s advantages and establish a robust exchange mechanism.