ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday said that the government would extend all possible facilitation to the Chinese companies to enable them complete the planned projects within stipulated period.
He expressed these views during separate meetings with the top executives of three leading Chinese companies; Huaneng Group, ICBC Corporation and Zonergy Corporation here at the PM House.
The Prime Minister said that Pakistan was facing acute shortage of energy and the government had made a commitment to its people to meet this challenge during its tenure.He said that emphasis was being laid on timely completion of these projects particularly those in the energy sector.
The Prime Minister said that increased linkages among the business communities of the two countries would further strengthen the bonds of bilateral ties.
He said that the visit of Chinese President starting from today (Monday) would usher in a new era of development in Pakistan and open a new chapter in bilateral relations. The Prime Minister was pleased to note that ICBC, the largest bank in the world, will look into the possibility of setting up economic zones in Pakistan and encourage Chinese businessmen to invest there.
They extended their best wishes to the Prime Minister and his government, saying under his leadership and with his commitment towards development, Pakistan would continue to prosper.
The leaders of the delegations said that the strong Pakistan-China friendship provides an excellent platform for boosting business relations between the two countries and said they are very happy to be part of building the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Federal Minister for Water and Power, Khawaja Muhammad Asif; Chief Minister Punjab, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif; Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid; Secretary Water and Power, Younus Dagha also attended the meeting.
