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5th “BRI” Sino-Pakistan Agriculture Forum

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SPAF 2025

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5th Belt and Road China–Pakistan Agriculture Forum

The 5th Belt and Road China–Pakistan Agriculture Forum themed “Green, Efficient Agriculture & Sustainable Development” will be held 18–21 November 2025 at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), Wuhan, China.
Building on more than a decade of HZAU’s deep academic and cultural collaboration with Pakistan – especially in talent cultivation – the Forum advances joint efforts in education, science, and culture in active support of the Belt and Road Initiative.

As a recurring academic platform, the Forum aligns with current global priorities in agricultural development and looks ahead to emerging research frontiers and future trends. Leveraging HZAU’s strengths across agricultural science and engineering, the 2025 program will convene leading scholars and experts from China and Pakistan for in-depth exchange and collaboration.

Through keynotes, technical sessions, and practitioner-focused discussions, the Forum aims to strengthen bilateral collaboration in agricultural science and technology, promote joint innovation and knowledge sharing, and catalyze practical cooperation—supporting the translation of scientific advances into real-world applications and contributing to the upgrading of agricultural industries.

Theme
Green, Efficient Agriculture & Sustainable Development

Focus Areas
  • Smart Breeding and Intelligent Agriculture
  • Animal Breeding and Animal Health
  • Technological Applications and Sustainable Development
  • Biotechnology for Inclusive, Safe, and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Crop Genomic Breeding for Extreme Environmental Adaptation

Host Institution

Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), Wuhan, China

Organizers

  • National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops
  • College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, HZAU
  • Wuhan (China–Pakistan) Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Horticultural Crop Germplasm Innovation & Utilization

Co-organizers

  • College of Plant Science and Technology
  • College of Animal Science and Technology / College of Veterinary Medicine
  • College of Life Science and Technology
  • College of Economics and Management

Forum Leadership

  • Chairman: Deng Xiuxin
  • Executive Chairman: Xu Qiang
  • Vice Chairmen:
    • Peng Guiqing
    • Xingwang
    • Li Gucheng
    • Jin Shuangxia

Forum Secretariat

  • Shoaib Munir
  • Zheng Huan
  • Wu Jingyi

List of Invited Experts
Serial Number Name of Invited Expert Title / Position Institution
01 Abid Ali Associate Professor University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
02 Arfan Yousaf Professor Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
03 Awais Ihsan Associate Professor COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus
04 Ghulam Sadiq Chief Scientist / Chairman Pakistan Agricultural Research Council
05 Illahi Bakhsh Marghazani Pro Vice Chancellor University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Lasbela
06 Irfan Mahmood Senior Scientist Pakistan Agricultural Research Council
07 Khan Sher Bahadar Dean / Professor Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
08 Muhammad Azam Khan Professor / Director General National Agricultural Research Center / PMAS-Arid Agriculture University
09 Muhammad Faisal Assistant Professor MNS University of Agriculture, Multan
10 Muhammad Riaz Virk Professor / Director University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
11 Muhammad Rizwan Yaseen Associate Professor / Head Government College University, Faisalabad
12 Muhammad Tahir ul Qamar Associate Professor / Deputy Director (International Affairs) Government College University, Faisalabad
13 Osman Hasan Pro-Rector (Academics) National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
14 Qamar Uz Zaman Associate Professor University of Lahore
15 Qamar Zaman Vice Chancellor / Professor Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
16 Rauf I. Azam Vice Chancellor Government College University, Faisalabad
17 Sajid Abdul Head / Associate Professor Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
18 Sajid-ur-Rehman Director General / Chief Scientist Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad
19 Shoiab Ur Rehman Assistant Professor MNS University of Agriculture, Multan
20 Sitwat Riaz Senior Scientist Horticulture Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad
21 Waseem Akram Professor / Director University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
23 Zahid Akram Professor Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi
23 Zulfiqar Ali Vice Chancellor University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
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Agenda
Dates: 18–21 November 2025 • Location: Wuhan, Hubei, China
Date Day Activity Notes
November 18, 2025 Tuesday Participant Registration All day
November 19, 2025 Wednesday Opening Ceremony & Keynote Presentations All day
November 20, 2025 Thursday Roundtable Discussions & Collaboration Meetings All day
November 21, 2025 Friday Departure As per itinerary

Venue

  • All Activities: Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China

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