Federal Minister for Commerce and Industry, Dr. Gohar Ejaz is undertaking a visit to China

December 11,2023

As part of efforts to boost China-Pakistan trade and commercial ties and building on the momentum from Honorable PM Anwaar ul Haq Kakar's last visit in October , Federal Minister for Commerce and Industry, Dr. Gohar Ejaz is undertaking a  visit to China, along with 20 members business delegation representing textiles, food, agriculture, chemicals, fertilizers,  and technology sectors. In this regard, the Minister for Commerce and Industry today met with Chinese Vice Minister Mr. Li Fei in Beijing. 

The meeting aimed at further cementing economic ties and exploring various opportunities in trade, commerce and investment. Both the Ministers discussed the implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which has now entered its second stage.  The two Ministers expressed their resolve to further work on enhancing bilateral trade and investment by reviewing the China-Pakistan FTA, implementing the outcomes of the joint study conducted by the Commerce Ministries of both sides.

Dr. Gohar Ejaz,  also highlighted government policies to facilitate FDI in Pakistan. He mentioned the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) as a ‘Single Window’ interface for potential investors, creating a unified approach to encourage investments in Pakistan.   

Later, the Minister for Commerce and Industry also concluded a series of   productive meetings with business executives of leading State Owned Enterprises and private companies of China.