KARACHI: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Chinese Consul General in Karachi Yang Yundong.
Speaking to the Chinese consul general during his visit to Chinese Consulate Karachi, the Interior Minister said that the Chinese businessmen were playing an important role in the development of the country.
The two officials held detailed discussions on Pakistan-China bilateral cooperation, facilitation of Chinese investors, and security-related matters.
The Interior Minister highlighted measures taken to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals residing in Pakistan and assured that the concerns of Chinese businesspeople would be addressed on a priority basis.
He also announced plans to hold a conference in Islamabad soon to address the challenges faced by Chinese investors, inviting the Chinese Consul General and the Chinese business community in Karachi to participate.
“The provision of business friendly environment to Chinese businessmen is a top priority for the government,” he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Naqvi emphasized that Chinese investors play a vital role in Pakistan’s development, and the government is committed to providing them with every possible support. Promoting Chinese investment and ensuring a business-friendly environment in Pakistan remain top priorities for the government.
He said that soon a conference would be convened in Islamabad to resolve the issues confronted by the Chinese businessmen.
He invited Yundong and Chinese businessmen living in Karachi to participate in the conference.
The Chinese Consul General praised Minister Naqvi’s efforts in strengthening bilateral cooperation and expressed satisfaction with the security arrangements in place. Yundong expressed his satisfaction over the security arrangements.
In his meeting with Sindh CM, the law and order situation in the country as well as tensions in the region came under discussion.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that at a time when there was tension in the region, national unity was need of the hour.
He further said that both the military and civilian leaderships of the country were playing their role to defuse tension in the Gulf.
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