Secretary Board of Investment (BoI), Iftikhar Babar on Friday called upon Chinese businessmen to invest in different sectors of economy, particularly in power, energy, infrastructure and mining for further enhancing bilateral trade. A high level 9-member Chinese delegation led by Vice Governor, People's Government of Guangdong Province Liu Zhigeng visited Board of Investment and met with Iftikhar Babar, Secretary, BoI.
The Secretary, BOI welcomed the Chinese delegation and briefed them about the available investment opportunities in Pakistan in different sectors of the economy. He informed that Pakistan was committed to provide an investment friendly regime to investors by offering lucrative fiscal incentives and conducive business environment to foreign investors.
The Secretary, BOI said that China and Pakistan have entered into a comprehensive plan of Pak-China Economic Corridor. Pakistan China trade and economic relations have great scope for further expansion, he added. Pakistan and China are strategic partners and have been co-operating in various fields of mutual interest. The recent visit of the Chinese President had further cemented the existing relations and opened new avenues of investment, trade and co-operation.
All these strengths offer Chinese investors and business community unlimited business opportunities, he added. Sohail Ahmed Khan, DG, BoI gave a detailed presentation with focus on investment climate and investment opportunities available in Pakistan. Liu Zhigeng, Vice Governor, People's Government of Guangdong Province thanked BOI for co-operation and briefing regarding the investment opportunities available in Pakistan. Liu Zhigeng showed keen interest in different areas of investment specifically in transport and information technology sectors. He also invited Secretary, BOI to participate in their incoming International Investment & Trade Fair in Guangdon, China.
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