Pakistan, China hold meeting to develop donkey industry aimed promoting sustainable development in this sector.
On March 19, the China-Pakistan Donkey Industry Cooperation Exchange Meeting took place in Dong’e, a county in Shandong Province known for its production of Ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicine derived from donkey hide. The meeting aimed to modernize Pakistan’s donkey industry and promote sustainable development in the global donkey sector.
As a key player in the donkey and Ejiao industries, Dong’e Ejiao unveiled a project plan to industrialize Pakistan’s donkey sector. During the event, representatives from both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the sector’s development.
Saleem Mandviwalla, Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Finance Committee, noted that donkeys in Pakistan are primarily used for transport rather than as part of an organized industry. He expressed optimism that China’s expertise could help establish Pakistan’s donkey industry, emphasizing that the newly signed MoU would facilitate collaboration with Dong’e Ejiao to bring Chinese advancements to Pakistan.
In China, there is high demand for donkey meat and hides, particularly for producing Ejiao. However, the country’s domestic donkey farming sector is relatively small, and the existing stock does not fully meet market needs.
With a strong foundation for cooperation as all-weather strategic partners, China and Pakistan see potential in this collaboration. Pakistan, the world’s third-largest donkey-owning country, has around 5.8 million donkeys.
Through this partnership, China intends to leverage its expertise in Ejiao production to help Pakistan develop its donkey industry. This includes setting up a breeding demonstration base, training professionals, establishing a research lab for technological advancements, improving processing facilities, and facilitating product exports. The initiative is expected to drive economic growth and social development in Pakistan.
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