Beijing, (TDI): The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing hosted a Business and Investment Roundtable, bringing together over three dozen Chinese companies to explore opportunities for enhanced economic collaboration between the two countries.
The roundtable, chaired by Minister for Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan, aimed to present Pakistan as a prime destination for investment, particularly in sectors such as technology, infrastructure, logistics, construction, energy, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
In his opening remarks, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, emphasized the growing momentum of business-to-business exchanges between Pakistani and Chinese entrepreneurs.
He highlighted successful B2B meetings held in cities like Shenzhen, Beijing, Karachi, and Xi’an, as well as participation in various fairs, expos, and conferences.
Iron-Clad Friendship
Minister Abdul Aleem Khan lauded the “iron-clad” friendship between Pakistan and China, noting that significant progress had been made in boosting bilateral business and investment ties following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China in June 2024.
He underscored the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the foundation of bilateral economic cooperation and highlighted the next phase’s focus on industrialization, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Export Processing Zones (EPZs), and the Gwadar Free Zone.
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Khan also pointed out Pakistan’s investment advantages, such as a skilled IT workforce, competitive wage rates, high consumer demand, and attractive incentives for Chinese companies.
He invited Chinese firms to explore opportunities in housing, energy, transport, and logistics, citing the country’s growing demand for housing units and allied industries.
Several Chinese officials, including Li Shuang, Mayor of Daming city, and Qu Zongkuan, Deputy Mayor of Linyi city, Shandong Province, praised the outreach efforts of the embassy and described the B2B exchange as highly beneficial.
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During the event, three memorandums of understanding were signed between Chinese and Pakistani companies, further solidifying the investment partnership between the two nations.
