Pakistan participates in the 2021 SCO International Trade and Investment Expo & Qingdao Forum

April 28,2021

Ambassador Moin ul Haque represented Pakistan at the 2021 SCO International Trade and Investment Expo & Forum held this week in Qingdao in northern China.  
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador observed that the Covid19 Pandemic has devastated both lives and economies of countries across the globe. He called for an enhanced international cooperation and solidarity to tackle this unprecedented health crisis.

Ambassador Haque stressed that Pakistan, with its geo-economic location and with CPEC being the flagship of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), was transforming into an important hub for regional trade and transit. He added that the Government was pursuing a vision of economic security that was focused on regional connectivity, establishing investment hubs, promoting mutually beneficial partnerships and ensuring peace within the region and beyond.

The 2021 SCO International Trade and Investment Expo & the Qingdao Forum was held from April 25-27, 2021, in the port city of Qingdao in Shandong province. It was attended by a large number of foreign envoys, diplomats, entrepreneurs and guests, including the Secretary General of the SCO, from member countries and dialogue partners of SCO.

A national Pavilion of Pakistan, showcasing a variety of products and handicrafts, was also set up at the Expo.