Jam attends opening ceremony of ‘Belt and Road Summit’ in HK

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan attended the opening ceremony of the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on Wednesday, which brought together senior political leaders, ministers, diplomats, business executives and representatives of Belt and Road Initiative partner countries.

According to an official statement, prior to the opening ceremony, the minister attended a welcome banquet hosted by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee.

The banquet was attended by ministers from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, China’s Vice Minister of Commerce, senior officials of the Hong Kong administration, diplomats, business leaders and other dignitaries.

During the gathering, Jam Kamal Khan held interactions with fellow ministers and dignitaries and exchanged views on the Belt and Road Initiative, regional connectivity, trade cooperation and its broader economic benefits.

The minister also held discussions with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and interacted with China’s Vice Minister of Commerce, the Commerce Minister of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Trade and Industry and other participating leaders.

On Wednesday morning, Jam Kamal Khan attended the formal opening ceremony of the 11th Belt and Road Summit.

Addressing the opening session, Chief Executive John Lee highlighted the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative in promoting connectivity, expanding economic opportunities and strengthening cooperation among participating economies.

The opening session was also addressed by the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, the Vice President of Uruguay and the Deputy Prime Minister of Laos.

The speakers stressed the importance of deeper economic cooperation, enhanced trade and investment, stronger regional connectivity and shared economic development under the Belt and Road framework.

They underlined that greater connectivity, closer economic linkages and mutually beneficial cooperation could create new opportunities for businesses and contribute to sustainable economic growth across Belt and Road partner countries and the wider global economy.

Pakistan is also participating in the summit through a dedicated stall showcasing the country’s trade, investment and business potential to international delegates, investors and business representatives.

Jam Kamal Khan is scheduled to deliver a Special Address at the summit on September 10, where he is expected to highlight Pakistan’s perspective on trade, connectivity, regional economic cooperation and opportunities for deeper engagement with Belt and Road partner countries.

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