Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has invited Chinese investment in high-tech slaughterhouses to boost meat exports to China.

He was chairing a high-level meeting with a Chinese delegation in Islamabad today to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the livestock sector, with a particular focus on enhancing Pakistan's meat exports to China.

Welcoming the delegation, the Minister emphasized that Pakistan possesses enormous potential in the livestock sector owing to its large animal population, strategic geographic location, and growing capacity to produce high-quality halal meat.

He said investment in modern slaughtering and meat processing infrastructure would not only increase Pakistan's exports but also generate employment, improve value addition, strengthen food safety standards, and enhance farmers' incomes.

Rana Tanveer Hussain said the Government of Pakistan is committed to facilitating foreign investment in the agriculture and livestock sectors by providing a business-friendly environment, policy support, and close institutional coordination.

He said China is one of the world's largest consumers and importers of meat, presenting a tremendous opportunity for Pakistan to expand its export footprint.

The Chinese delegation appreciated Pakistan's livestock potential and expressed keen interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation in meat processing, technology transfer, quality assurance, and export-oriented infrastructure.

Both sides agreed to enhance technical collaboration, facilitate business-to-business partnerships, and work closely to address regulatory and sanitary requirements for increasing meat exports to the Chinese market.