BEIJING, China: Prime Minister Imran Khan held a series of meetings with leaders of China’s leading state-owned and private companies in Beijing on Friday.
The Executives who met Prime Minister Imran Khan included the leadership of China Communication Construction Company (CCCC), Huazhong Technology, Zhejiang Seaport Group, Challenge Apparel, Hunan Sunwalk Group, Royal Group, China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Zhengbang Group and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC).
The corporate leaders briefed the prime minister on the progress of their on-going projects in Pakistan.
They evinced keen interest in expanding investments in Pakistan in projects related to recycling of metals and paper, energy, textile, fibre-optics networks, housing, dairy and water management.
CCCC is a leading global construction and infrastructure development company; Huazhong Technology specialises in integrated papermaking equipment; Zhejiang Seaport Group is one of China’s largest port operator; Challenge Fashions is a leading textile company; Hunan Sunwalk’s core business is in communications, 3D printing and construction; Royal Group is China’s largest buffalo milk producer; CRBC focuses in civil engineering and construction projects; Zhengbang Group is Jiangxi Province’s largest agricultural enterprise; and CMEC is one of Chinese top agro-industrial machinery company.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Imran Khan appreciated the keen interest of the Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan.
Highlighting deepening economic and trade ties between the two Countries, he informed the Chinese corporate leaders about steps to create conducive environment for Chinese investment in Pakistan and encouraged them to benefit from business friendly policies for investment in CPEC Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
The prime minister was accompanied in the meetings by federal ministers, advisors and senior officials.
