ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance collaboration in the areas of de-desertification, biodiversity conservation and pest control.

The understanding was reached at a meeting between Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin-ul-Haque and Secretary-General of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation Dr Zhou Jinfeng in Beijing.

Acknowledging Pakistan’s strong credentials in agriculture and the need for climate action, Dr Zhou listed areas of potential collaboration. The Ambassador underlined the increasing importance attached by the government of Pakistan to environmental protection and combating climate change.