ISLAMABAD: The United States has expressed keen interest in expanding agricultural technology cooperation with Pakistan, highlighting significant opportunities for American companies to invest in and strengthen the country’s agriculture sector.
Speaking during a webinar organized by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Government of Pakistan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker said that advanced American agricultural technologies could play a key role in modernizing Pakistan’s farming sector while creating mutually beneficial commercial opportunities.
She noted that agriculture contributes nearly one-quarter of Pakistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and remains the backbone of the country’s economy, providing livelihoods to millions of people.
According to the U.S. Mission, bilateral agricultural trade between the two countries continues to grow, with U.S. exports of agricultural and related products to Pakistan surpassing $1.5 billion in 2025, reflecting the strength of the longstanding economic partnership.
During the webinar, Pakistani officials and industry representatives highlighted ongoing regulatory reforms and policy initiatives aimed at facilitating greater imports of U.S. agricultural products, including soybeans, cotton, and planting seeds. Participants also emphasized opportunities for investment in farm mechanization, controlled-atmosphere storage facilities, food processing, seed development, biotechnology, and other modern agricultural technologies.
The event also previewed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Certified Agricultural Technologies Trade Mission to Pakistan, scheduled for October 26-30, 2026. The trade mission is expected to provide American companies with firsthand opportunities to explore Pakistan’s expanding agricultural technology and food processing markets.
Reaffirming Washington’s commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties, Baker invited U.S. businesses to explore Pakistan’s growing agriculture sector and assured participants that the U.S. Embassy would continue supporting American companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the country.
The webinar underscored the growing momentum for enhanced Pakistan-U.S. cooperation in agricultural innovation, with both sides recognizing technology transfer, investment, and sustainable farming practices as essential for improving food security, boosting productivity, and promoting long-term economic growth.
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