Pakistan, Belarus agree to deepen agricultural, food security cooperation

Mettis Global reported that Pakistan and Belarus will examine fresh options for ties in farming, food security, trade, investment and agri-technology. The understanding emerged from talks in Islamabad between Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and Belarus Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Yakovchits Aleksander. Both parties want the engagement to produce business, technology and institutional results.

Under the plan, businesses from both countries will be encouraged to take part in food and farm trade fairs held in either nation. The sides also agreed to arrange online B2B sessions covering seafood, citrus, mangoes, fruit puree, vegetables such as potatoes, seeds and dairy. Pakistan has put forward a universal machinery testing centre at the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, backed by Belarusian financial and technical help, with a detailed assessment to follow and expert visits targeted by the end of 2026.

The two countries will also explore capacity building between their plant quarantine bodies to tighten phytosanitary systems and stop quarantine pests from spreading. Rana Tanveer Hussain said Pakistan wants wider engagement in emerging farm and food security areas, opening doors for businesses, growers, investors and technical specialists. Both parties were pleased with the expanding ties.