LAHORE: The leadership of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a meeting with Chinese Deputy Consul General Cao Ke and Commercial Vice Consul Li Hao Teng to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade, strengthen business-to-business cooperation, promote investment and explore new avenues of economic collaboration between Pakistan and China.
LCCI President Ali Hussam Asghar, Senior Vice President Sardar Usman Ghani and Vice President Chaudhry Khadim Hussain participated in the meeting and exchanged views on strengthening commercial relations and creating new opportunities for the business communities of both countries.
During the discussion, Cao Ke said Pakistan-China relations were built on strong historical foundations, adding that the two countries were not only political and defence partners but also important partners in economic cooperation. He stated that bilateral relations had continued to strengthen over time, while the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had given these ties a new dimension and opened further avenues for trade, investment and economic collaboration.
The Chinese envoy highlighted the importance of continued engagement between the business communities of both countries to translate the longstanding friendship into stronger commercial partnerships. He said that closer cooperation could help businesses explore new opportunities, develop lasting partnerships and contribute to the growth of bilateral economic relations.
LCCI President Ali Hussam Asghar said Pakistan and China enjoyed a trusted and longstanding friendship, providing a strong foundation for expanding economic cooperation. He emphasized that enhanced business-to-business contacts, improved market access and closer institutional coordination could help Pakistani and Chinese enterprises identify new areas of mutual interest.
The participants discussed opportunities to promote bilateral trade in textiles, agricultural products, food processing, minerals, leather and other value-added sectors. They also exchanged views on facilitating Pakistani exporters in accessing the Chinese market and encouraging businesses to explore the potential offered by both economies.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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