China (GNP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a series of high-level business engagements with leading Chinese enterprises during his official visit to China, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, attracting investment, and expanding Pakistan’s export footprint across priority sectors, including textiles, agriculture, mining, chemicals, e-commerce, and food processing.
As part of these engagements, the Minister met senior representatives of eight prominent Chinese companies to explore concrete avenues for sectoral collaboration and long-term commercial partnerships between the two countries.
In a meeting with BoB Zhou of Zhong Heng Textile, discussions focused on yarn imports, enhancement of Pakistan’s cotton seed quality through advanced Chinese technology, and expanding cooperation in the textile sector. The Minister highlighted Pakistan’s strategic geographic location and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to facilitating long-term Chinese investment in productive sectors.
During discussions with Caterina Tao of Fortune Tech, both sides explored opportunities in organic products, seed development, and technology-driven quality enhancement, with emphasis on improving agricultural productivity and strengthening value-added textile production.
The Minister also met representatives of Shanghai Zhongken Xinshen Technology, where discussions centered on integrated mining sector collaboration, exploration opportunities, financing mechanisms, and the adoption of international operational standards to unlock Pakistan’s mineral potential and create sustainable value chains.
In his meeting with Nanjing Jinshan Chemical Technology, the Minister discussed expanding exports of Pakistani copper, lead-zinc, iron ore, guar gum, and sugar. The Chinese company expressed interest in establishing long-term procurement arrangements, which could contribute to enhanced mineral and commodity exports from Pakistan.
Engagement with Shanghai Pingyuan-Tech focused on strengthening digital trade cooperation, enhancing e-commerce connectivity, and improving trade information systems through coordination with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to facilitate greater access for Pakistani exporters to the Chinese market.
In discussions with AHCOF Neochains Holdings, both sides reviewed opportunities in sesame trade, with particular focus on quality assurance, moisture management, and ensuring reliable long-term supply arrangements. The Minister assured facilitation for follow-up institutional engagement with the Trade Corporation of Pakistan (TCP).
Meeting with Chairman Shi Wei of Zhejiang Grain, Oil and Food, the Minister discussed expanding exports of competitively priced Pakistani agricultural products to meet growing Chinese market demand, while highlighting Pakistan’s capacity to deliver quality agri-commodities.
In a separate meeting with Shanghai Hede Food, discussions explored cooperation in Pakistan’s beef and poultry sectors, including prospects for market access and supply chain collaboration to facilitate exports of Pakistani meat products to China.
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan is visiting China as part of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s four-day official visit from May 23 to 26, undertaken at the invitation of the Chinese government as Pakistan and China commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
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The Minister’s business engagements complement the broader objectives of the high-level visit, particularly in advancing bilateral trade, investment, industrial collaboration, and sector-specific commercial partnerships between the two countries.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan.
