Qaiser holds meeting with Chinese delegation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Saturday held a meeting with a high-level delegation of Shandong Hi-Speed Group (SDHS), led by Xu Xiang, Chairman of SDHS, along with Wang Zhenrong, Country Director, and representatives of Tabani Group.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference in the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Biotechnology sector.

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Senior officials of the Board of Investment also attended the meeting.

At the outset, the delegation thanked the Minister for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet them during the important bilateral investment engagements.

He highlighted his long-standing and cordial relations with Chinese business leaders and acknowledged the role of Tabani Group in facilitating business linkages between Pakistan and China. He emphasised the deep-rooted strategic partnership between the two countries and the expanding scope of economic cooperation under evolving regional dynamics.

The delegation from Shandong Hi-Speed Group provided a comprehensive briefing on their global portfolio. As one of China’s leading state-owned infrastructure and investment enterprises, SDHS manages assets exceeding RMB 1 trillion, with operations spanning over 100 countries. The Group operates an extensive transportation network, including more than 10,000 kilometres of expressways and around 3,000 kilometres of high-speed rail, and has major investments in infrastructure, energy, logistics, and industrial development under the Belt and Road Initiative.

The delegation also shared details of their ongoing engagements in Pakistan, particularly in the oil and gas sector, including a recent project in Hyderabad in collaboration with OGDC. While highlighting their expertise as a major infrastructure company, they expressed strong interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s infrastructure sector, including transport, logistics, and connectivity projects.

Welcoming this interest, the Minister stated that this is the most opportune time to invest in Pakistan, citing the country’s young population, vast economic potential, and improving business environment. He underscored the strategic importance of infrastructure development in Pakistan, including its ports, road networks, and connectivity corridors linking China and Central Asia.

Drawing from his own business background, the Minister emphasised that joint ventures between Pakistani and Chinese companies offer a highly effective pathway for sustainable and mutually beneficial growth. He also highlighted the strong commitment of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif towards facilitating foreign investment and strengthening Pakistan’s economic partnerships, particularly with China.

The Minister further noted that the Board of Investment fully collaborated with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination to successfully organise the Pakistan–China B2B Investment Conference to promote sector-specific partnerships and investment opportunities.

Reaffirming the government’s support, the Minister assured the delegation that BOI, along with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), will provide full facilitation and support to investors at every stage. He reiterated that Pakistan offers a conducive environment for foreign investment, backed by policy reforms and institutional support mechanisms.

The delegation extended an invitation to the Minister to visit China and witness Shandong Hi-Speed Group’s ongoing projects, further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

BOI remains committed to facilitating and promoting foreign investment and fostering long-term economic partnerships for sustainable growth in Pakistan.

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