Beijing (TDI): Pesident Asif Ali Zardari has invited a major Chinese industrial group to expand investment in Pakistan’s energy, agriculture, and industrial sectors, as the country seeks fresh foreign capital to support economic growth and infrastructure development.
The invitation came during President Zardari’s ongoing five-day visit to China, where he is holding talks aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties with Islamabad’s closest economic partner.
According to a statement from the President’s Secretariat, President Zardari met CEO of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group, Wang Jian, and encouraged the company to increase its presence in Pakistan, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, and industrial development.
Pakistan’s energy sector continues to face persistent challenges, including high production costs, electricity shortages, and rising debt. At the same time, agriculture, one of the country’s largest employment sectors, is under increasing strain from water scarcity and climate-related pressures.
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China remains Pakistan’s largest investor and a key strategic partner, with billions of dollars committed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of China’s broader Belt and Road Initiative.
During the meeting, President Zardari highlighted investment opportunities in areas such as water treatment systems, electric vehicle battery technology, and clean energy projects. He also offered support for public-private partnerships, particularly in Sindh province.
The Chinese firm, which is among China’s top industrial groups, is already active in Pakistan across multiple sectors including energy, agriculture, fertilizer, and heavy industry, according to the statement.
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Officials said the discussions reflect Islamabad’s broader push to attract long-term investment and modernize key sectors of the economy through deeper cooperation with Beijing.
