Beijing (TDI): In a strategic push to boost foreign investment, the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing hosted the “Pakistan Investment Conference – Together for a Shared Future,” held alongside the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).
The event highlighted Pakistan’s investment potential across key sectors and facilitated high-profile discussions aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
The conference brought together leading figures from both Pakistani and Chinese business communities to highlight investment opportunities across key areas including agriculture, industry, ICT, and banking. Pakistani organizations presented their growth potential and underscored the advantageous conditions for business in Pakistan.
High-ranking Chinese officials at the event included Liu Meiying, Deputy Secretary General of Beijing; Han Bin, President of the Dekezhou City Council for the Promotion of International Trade; Zhang Yanqing, Deputy Secretary General of the People’s Government of Pingdingshan City; and Li An, Deputy Director General of MOFCOM.
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, in his opening remarks, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with China.
He referenced the ongoing B2B engagements that began with the Business Conference in Shenzhen in June 2024 and highlighted the conference’s role in connecting Pakistani enterprises with their Chinese counterparts and showcasing successful investment stories.
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Ambassador Hashmi also discussed the Embassy’s plans for future B2B conferences and encouraged Chinese investors to explore new opportunities.
He expressed confidence that the interactions at CIFTIS would enhance Pakistan’s service exports and further integrate the two economies.
Liu Meiying echoed these sentiments, welcoming Pakistani businesses to CIFTIS and emphasizing the complementary nature of the two economies.
She expressed optimism about the mutual benefits of the exchanges for both Pakistani and Chinese enterprises.
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The conference featured keynote video messages from Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Federal Minister for Investment, Privatization, and Communication Aleem Khan.
Both ministers reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating Chinese investments and anticipated that the conference would open new doors for Pakistani businesses in the Chinese market.
The event included presentations from both Pakistani and Chinese companies on investment prospects and successful cases, along with panel discussions on various sectors.
It concluded with a focus on the future of trade, investment, and industrial partnerships, aiming to build mutually beneficial business ecosystems.
Two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Pakistani and Chinese companies, valued at over $350 million, marking a significant advancement in bilateral investment and trade cooperation.
