China Zhongde International Investment Group has shown keen interest to invest in different sectors especially in refinery, steel and energy projects in Pakistan.

Executive Chairman, Zhao Guobin and Executive Secretary General, Li Xin Sheng of the group informed that six companies from China are interested in coming to Pakistan and investing in different sectors.

During their meeting with Federal Minister for Commerce, Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan they said, these companies were particularly interested for investment in solar energy projects.

The minister said, industrial cooperation between Pakistan and China was the fourth pillar of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework.

He said energy infrastructure projects would result in economic prosperity and job creation in Pakistan.

The minister assured the delegation that the government would fully facilitate the Chinese investors and can also put them in touch with the Chambers of Commerce and All Pakistan Trade Association.

“Pakistan is an unexplored market and offers lucrative investment opportunities in different sectors”, he added.

Khurram Dastgir informed that the Commerce Ministry will facilitate the Chinese investors in exploring opportunities in different sectors like energy, textile, sports goods and agricultural processing.

“The best foundation for China-Pakistan relationship is economic partnership”, he added.