Pakistan invites Chinese investment in broad multi-sector economic push

WEB DESK: Pakistan’s Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, has held a series of high-level business engagements with leading Chinese enterprises during an official visit to China, inviting them to inject capital into the country’s priority sectors.

The bilateral discussions focused heavily on deepening economic cooperation across several key industries, including textiles, agriculture, mining, e-commerce, and food production, according to Radio Pakistan.

Throughout the meetings, Khan highlighted Pakistan’s strategic geographic location and reaffirmed the government’s steadfast commitment to facilitating long-term Chinese investment in productive sectors.

Technological upgrade for textiles and mining

A primary focal point of the engagements was securing fresh Chinese investment for the Pakistani textile sector, with a specific emphasis on the transfer and promotion of modern technology to boost manufacturing efficiency.

The two sides also explored collaborative avenues in the mining and mineral sectors, aiming to leverage Chinese technical expertise to better exploit Pakistan’s natural resources.

Boosting digital trade and agricultural exports

In a bid to modernize trade infrastructure, both nations agreed to actively promote digital trade and enhance e-commerce cooperation.

Furthermore, the meetings concluded with a mutual commitment to streamline market access for Pakistani exporters.

This initiative is expected to drive a significant increase in Pakistan’s export of sesame, agricultural commodities, and processed food products directly into the Chinese consumer market.