Pakistan offers Argentina's expertise in agri machinery

KARACHI: Argentine Ambassador to Pakistan, Sebastián Sayús, has offered his country’s advanced agricultural machinery, grain-storage technologies, and post-harvest management expertise to help Pakistan reduce substantial losses in agricultural produce. Addressing the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Sayús highlighted that Pakistan loses 10-20 percent of its grain production and 35-40 percent of its horticultural output annually due to inefficient storage and post-harvest management.

He noted Argentina’s expertise in these areas, positioning the South American nation as a leading food exporter with skills in agricultural machinery, silo bags, and metallic silos. Sayús expressed optimism about Argentina’s potential to bolster Pakistan's agricultural supply chain, decrease waste, and enhance agricultural outputs.

He further identified opportunities for joint ventures and business-to-business partnerships, particularly in agriculture, dairy, and pharmaceuticals, including Argentina’s advanced pharmaceutical capabilities, especially in oncology treatments. The Ambassador emphasized the importance of private-sector involvement, vowing to facilitate business connections between the two nations.

Acknowledging existing trade relations, he mentioned Argentina's exports to Pakistan amounted to US$247 million in 2025, while Pakistani exports to Argentina were around US$75 million. Both countries benefit from substantial natural resources and agricultural potential; agriculture contributes over 23 percent of Pakistan's GDP and more than 5 percent to Argentina's.

Argentine Ambassador Sebastián Sayús called for balanced economic relations through diversified exports and enhanced business collaboration, stressing the need to address Pakistan’s trade imbalance by increasing exports to Argentina and expanding commercial engagement to benefit both countries.