ISLAMABAD, 16 November 2021, (TON): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar encouraged the Chinese investors to explore more investment opportunities in industrial, agricultural, and information technology areas under the umbrella of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

He said that due to special relationship between Pakistan and China, the government and people of Pakistan would wish to see much greater investment from China. He solicited the support of Chinese companies working in Pakistan to attract more foreign direct investment from China in the country.

 Chairing a meeting of Chinese investors working in Pakistan hosted by the CPEC Authority here, the minister asked the Chinese investors to seek help from the Authority in case of any issue. He said a facilitation center had also been set up in the Authority to provide help to the Chinese investors.

Further, he said “a CPEC Cabinet Committee had also been set up to resolve the highest level policy issues besides establishing a Pak-China relationship Steering Committee to resolve the day-to-day CPEC related issues. The minister informed that the Prime Minister Imran Khan was taking keen interest in the CPEC projects and was convening regular meetings in this regard.”

Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on CPEC Affairs Khalid Mansoor, Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) Azfar Ahsan, and Ambassador of China to Pakistan Nong Rong attended the meeting which was participated by CEOs and representatives of over 70 Chinese companies. A number of companies joined through video link as well.