The president of the Pakistan-China Business Forum, accompanied by a high-level delegation, met with Federal Minister and Chairman of the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Wednesday in Islamabad. The meeting focused on strengthening Pakistan-China economic ties and boosting investment in priority sectors such as agriculture, information technology, automobiles, and engineering.
Key Discussion Points
During the meeting, both sides engaged in detailed discussions on enhancing bilateral economic cooperation. The delegation expressed strong interest in exploring Pakistan's investment potential and commended the government's investor-friendly policies and reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business.
BOI's One-Window Facilitation
Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh highlighted the Board of Investment's role as a one-window facilitation platform, offering comprehensive support to both local and foreign investors. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to deepening its strategic and economic partnership with China.
CPEC Cooperation
Both sides exchanged views on expanding collaboration under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), focusing on unlocking new business opportunities, promoting joint ventures, and increasing bilateral investment flows. The importance of strengthening business-to-business (B2B) linkages was underscored as a key driver of sustainable economic growth.
Commitment to Investors
The Board of Investment reiterated its commitment to providing proactive facilitation, policy continuity, and a transparent one-window framework to support investors, fostering a dynamic and globally competitive investment environment in Pakistan.
