Islamabad: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed heartfelt satisfaction over the successful completion of hands-on training by the first batch of around 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates in China in important areas of water saving irrigation, seed production, animal husbandry, agriculture production and prevention of post-harvest losses.

In a post on his X handle, PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to the Chinese leadership, the Shaanxi Government, and the two universities, while also appreciating the efforts of Ministry of National Food Security, HEC, and the Embassy in Beijing.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said this batch is part of the training program for one thousand Pakistani agriculture graduates, which he had announced during his visit to China in June last year.

'Very heartening to know that the first batch of around 300 Pakistani agriculture graduates have successfully completed their hands-on practical training in Shaanxi Province, China, in important areas of water saving irrigation, seed production, animal husbandry, agriculture production and prevention of post-harvest losses. My special thanks to the Chinese leadership, Shaanxi Government and the two universities. Appreciation for Ministry of National Food Security, HEC and Pak Embassy Beijing for their hard work in ensuring the success of this initiative. This batch is part of the 1000 Pakistani agri graduates training initiative that I had announced during my visit to China in June 2024' PM Shehbaz Sharif said.