Islamabad: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh held discussions with Dr. Li Kouqing, Deputy Director of the CAREC Institute, and Dr. Ghulam Samad, Chief of the Research Division, focusing on potential collaboration, investment promotion, and economic ties between Pakistan and China. Senior officials, including Additional Secretary Zulfiqar Ali and Director General Mehmood Tufail, also participated in the meeting.

According to Press Information Department, the Federal Minister appreciated the efforts of Dr. Li Kouqing in fostering institutional cooperation and highlighted the significance of sustained interactions with Chinese leadership. He emphasized the mutual benefits of strengthening economic ties and expressed the government’s commitment to facilitating initiatives that promote Pakistan’s economic potential.

Dr. Li Kouqing expressed interest in further cooperation, proposing events across Pakistan to engage policymakers, investors, and business communities. Federal Minister Sheikh assured full government support for these initiatives, emphasizing Pakistan’s attractiveness as an investment destination with a large consumer market, substantial workforce, and opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and agriculture.

The Minister shared insights from his recent visit to the United States, noting increasing international investor interest in Pakistan. He highlighted upcoming international events, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the Pakistan Tech Forum, as platforms to showcase investment opportunities in Pakistan.

Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting investors and enhancing economic cooperation, aiming to position Pakistan as a competitive investment destination. The meeting concluded with a commitment to explore further engagement opportunities between the CAREC Institute and Pakistani institutions.