Islamabad Beijing explore new avenues for trade and investment

ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan on Tuesday discussed strengthening economic ties and exploring new opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
These matters were discussed during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong.
Ambassador Jiang was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Minister Counselors Yang Guangyuan and Xu Hangtian; Second Secretary Wang Cun; Third Secretary Zhang Datuo; Attaché Liu Lezhen; Yang Dapeng; and Wang Jingjiu.
During the meeting, Ambassador Jiang expressed appreciation for the Government of Pakistan’s recent economic reforms and policy initiatives. He praised the country’s economic recovery, citing improvements in key macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, declining inflation, and rising investor confidence.
He also commended the leadership of the Prime Minister for steering Pakistan toward economic stability and sustainable development.
Both sides engaged in a constructive dialogue focused on enhancing bilateral trade and investment cooperation. They reviewed the current state of economic relations and identified opportunities to deepen collaboration, with particular emphasis on emerging sectors.
The two parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to fostering stronger economic integration, promoting sustainable trade practices, and facilitating the exchange of goods, services, and expertise.
They agreed to maintain close coordination and regular dialogue at all levels to ensure the effective implementation of existing initiatives and to identify new areas for cooperation.
The meeting concluded with a shared vision of advancing inclusive growth, regional connectivity, and long-term prosperity for both nations.
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