“芒果外交”升级，中巴经济走廊开启农业合作新篇章

Group 1: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Development - The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has achieved significant results with investments exceeding $25 billion in transportation, infrastructure, and energy sectors, laying a solid foundation for Pakistan's economic growth [1] - The second phase of CPEC focuses on industrialization, agriculture, ICT, mining, and other technology-related fields, aiming to create more job opportunities and promote collaboration between enterprises [1][2] - Pakistan is recognized as a key hub connecting South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, with CPEC at the center of bilateral economic cooperation [2] Group 2: Bilateral Trade and Investment - China has been Pakistan's largest trading partner for ten consecutive years, being the top source of imports and the second-largest export destination for Pakistan [2] - A high-profile B2B meeting is scheduled during the upcoming visit of Pakistan's Prime Minister, with over 500 companies expected to participate, focusing on ten key sectors including agriculture and textiles [2] - The mango export from Pakistan to China has seen significant growth, with exports reaching 115,000 tons and a trade value of $80 million in 2023, making China one of the fastest-growing markets for Pakistani mangoes [5] Group 3: Agricultural Cooperation - The "Mango Diplomacy" initiative aims to enhance cultural exchange and promote high-quality Pakistani mangoes among Chinese consumers, with a goal to double mango exports to China within five years [6][4] - Pakistan is the sixth-largest mango producer globally, with an annual production of approximately 1.88 million tons, but only 6%-7% of its production is currently exported [5] - Future agricultural cooperation includes potential agreements for the export of dried fruits and corn to China, which represents a significant market opportunity [6] Group 4: Logistics and Transportation - China Southern Airlines has increased its flights to Pakistan, now operating approximately 16 flights weekly, facilitating the transport of perishable goods and enhancing connectivity between the two countries [7] - The new Guangzhou-Islamabad route is expected to support the growing passenger and cargo traffic between China and Pakistan [7] Group 5: Future Prospects - There are expectations for further collaboration in e-commerce, smart agriculture, and cold chain logistics to enhance the value of Pakistani mangoes and other agricultural products [6] - The potential for doubling the export value of mangoes to at least $160 million is highlighted, alongside the integration of advanced agricultural technologies from China [6]