Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressed the leadership of prominent Chinese business enterprises, chambers of commerce and associations in Beijing today.
The Deputy Prime Minister underscored the commendable role played by Chinese companies in the development of energy and transport infrastructures in CPEC’s first phase.He highlighted Business to Business (B2B) linkages as a priority in CPEC’s second phase. He encouraged the Chinese State Owned and Private Enterprises to take advantage of Pakistan’s business friendly policies, competitive workforce and preferential market access to establish and expand their operations in the country. He emphasizedthat the investments of Chinese companies in Pakistan exemplifiedwin-win cooperation, contributing to the progress and prosperity of the two countries.
The Deputy Prime Minister also delivered a comprehensive overviewof investment opportunities in Pakistan, with special emphasis on the establishment of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) that provides ‘one window’ facilitation to international investors through an inclusive, whole of the government approach.
The leadership of Chinese enterprises noted the incentives offered by Government of Pakistan to international investors, several participants. They expressed strong interest in exploring new business and investment opportunities in Pakistan, with a view to contributing to the growth and expansion of trade ties between the two countries.
