Pakistan’s Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain (center) speaks during a meeting with German Ambassador Ina Lepel (right) in Islamabad, Pakistan, on June 18, 2026. (Food Ministry)
- Agriculture is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing nearly 25 percent to its GDP
- Pakistan proposes cooperation in livestock genetics and advanced reproductive technologies with Germany
Pakistan’s Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain and German Ambassador Ina Lepel explored ways to strengthen cooperation in agricultural modernization and livestock development on Thursday, the food security ministry said.
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing nearly 25 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing a massive labor force. Pakistan has pushed to modernize its agriculture sector in recent years as it faces mounting pressure from erratic climate patterns, including floods and heat stress that have damaged crops and disrupted supply chains.
Speaking to Lepel during a meeting on Thursday, Hussain said Pakistan is focusing on agricultural research, certified seeds, mechanization and the development of climate-resilient crop varieties to improve productivity and strengthen food security.
“Both sides agreed to explore cooperation in agricultural research, mechanization, climate-smart agriculture, livestock genetics, water-efficient technologies, food safety standards, and value-added agricultural products,” the ministry said.
The Pakistani minister spoke about the livestock sector, saying it contributes nearly 60 percent of the country’s agricultural output. He proposed cooperation in livestock genetics, breed improvement, advanced reproductive technologies, animal feed development, and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine production.
Hussain also invited German companies and institutions to collaborate in dairy modernization, agricultural mechanization, food processing, and in establishing modern slaughterhouses in Pakistan.
He informed the German ambassador that Pakistan is introducing its first Biotechnology Policy, which will create new opportunities for research, innovation, and foreign investment in agriculture.
Lepel appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to modernize its agriculture sector, reaffirming Germany’s commitment to expanding cooperation in agriculture, climate resilience, livestock development, and research, the food security ministry said.
“She welcomed Pakistan’s Biotechnology Policy initiative and noted that several German companies are interested in exploring investment opportunities in the country,” the ministry added.
Animal Husbandry Commissioner Dr. Syed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi said Pakistan could benefit from German expertise through the import of high-quality embryos and semen, for breed improvement and increased livestock productivity.
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