Solar panel manufacturing: Chinese cos officials meet CM, ink agreements

LAHORE: A delegation of leading Chinese companies, Kunlun Group and Sunder Green Group called on Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday and agreements were reached to begin solar panel manufacturing in Lahore through joint collaboration.

It was also agreed to send 50,000 students to China for advanced vocational and industrial training.

In-principle approval was granted for the establishment of 1,000-acre industrial estate in Lahore, and discussions were held regarding transferring technology for producing petrochemical products from coal in Punjab.

The Chief Minister assured full support to both Chinese and local investors for the promotion of industrialization. During the briefing, it was informed that the new projects would generate approximately 18,000 job opportunities in Punjab.

The CM reiterated that the government is following the “Start Today” policy to promote industrial growth and stressed that the government’s role is to support entrepreneurs rather than engage in business itself.

The delegation included CEO Wang Jin Hunan Sheng from Inner Mongolia Coal Mine, CEO Zhao Gangbo from an investment company, Chairman Muhammad Abid of Sunder Green Group, CEO Azim Iftikhar, Director Rana Faisal Hayat, and CEO Danish Ahmad of Oasis, among others.

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