Islamabad, October 23, 2024 – In a significant move to enhance trade relations, major Business-to-Business (B2B) roadshows focusing on the leather and fisheries sectors are set to take place in China. The events will be held on October 29 in Qingdao and November 5 in Guangzhou, featuring prominent Pakistani participation, including 30 representatives from 17 fisheries companies and 16 executives from 10 leather institutions.
The announcement was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Abdul Aleem Khan, Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization, and Communications. Khan emphasized the Board of Investment’s commitment to fostering cooperation between Pakistani and Chinese businesses, facilitating access to American and European markets through global road shows.
Highlighting the importance of various sectors, Khan noted that leather, textiles, medical and surgical equipment, fruits and vegetables, plastics, fisheries, and animal food are crucial areas for Pakistan-China collaboration, which could lead to significant economic breakthroughs for the country.
Currently, 168 Chinese companies and 78 Pakistani firms are engaged in cooperation, and Khan urged Pakistan to maximize its share in the ongoing industrial transfers from China. He reaffirmed that enhancing business partnerships with China remains a top priority, and the government will provide all necessary support to the business community.
During the meeting, executives from leading Pakistani organizations expressed their commitment to actively participate in the upcoming road shows. Senior officials, including the Federal Secretary of the Board of Investment and representatives from the Pakistani Embassy in China, provided an online briefing to Khan.
Khan commended Pakistani business organizations for their proactive efforts to improve trade relations and urged them to maximize B2B activities and pursue joint ventures with Chinese enterprises to boost the nation’s economy.
