Chinese firm aims to expand investments in Pakistan, shows interest in mining sector
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PM Shehbaz assures Chinese company of maximum facilitation
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A notable Chinese company has expressed keen interest in expanding its investment in Pakistan, in yet another sign of investor confidence boost in the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
A delegation from Chinese firm MCC Tongsin Resources led by its Chairman Wang Jaichen called on PM Shehbaz here on Friday.
The premier invited the Chinese company to invest in Pakistan’s mining sector and manufacturing of export goods.
Shehbaz assured the delegation that his government would extend all-out facilitation to the company from minerals exploration and processing to the export of goods.
The PM instructed the relevant federal ministers and officers to continue consultation with the Chinese firm, taking the Balochistan chief minister, provincial departments and stakeholders on board.
The delegates reposed trust in PM Shehbaz’s leadership, and expressed keen interest in enhancing their investment in Pakistan’s mining and minerals sectors.
The delegation briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz about the construction of a mineral park in Pakistan and their future investment plans.
The premier welcomed the Chinese firm and highlighted the priority steps by his government to promote foreign investment in Pakistan.
He said that being a time-tested friend, China supported Pakistan in every difficult hour for which the Pakistani nation was grateful to the leadership and people of China.
Federal ministers Ahad Khan Cheema, Dr Musaddik Malik, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Jam Kamal Khan and relevant senior officers attended the meeting.
