Islamabad: In a landmark initiative aimed at revolutionizing Pakistan's agriculture sector through international collaboration and knowledge exchange, a group of 100 young agricultural professionals is set to depart for China on Sunday for training at Southwest University of Science and Technology as part of the Prime Minister's Special Capacity-Building Program.

According to Radio Pakistan, the initiative envisions training 1,000 Pakistani agriculture graduates in leading Chinese institutions to learn from China's modern, climate-smart, and technology-driven farming practices. A special pre-departure event was organized on Saturday by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to bid farewell to the departing cohort of 100 trainees.

Delivering the keynote address, Secretary MNFSR Amir Muhyuddin appreciated the enthusiasm and potential of the departing trainees. The Secretary emphasized that this initiative reflects the Prime Minister's vision to strengthen Pakistan's agriculture sector through technology adoption and international exposure.

He encouraged the graduates to make the most of their training, maintain discipline, and act as a bridge of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and China.