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By APD writer Muhammad Sohail
**ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APD) ** - Adviser to the Pakistani Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said the government will facilitate Chinese investors by providing them all possible support to invest in Pakistan, local media reported Tuesday.
During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing, the finance adviser who has the portfolio of the finance minister said the environment for investment is conducive and the Chinese businesspersons should benefit from it by exploring opportunities in various sectors.
Both the sides discussed matters of bilateral interest and underscored the need for enhanced collaboration between the two countries in the areas of mutual benefit.
Shaikh said Pakistan highly valued its ties with China, which was a sincere friend and had always supported Pakistan in difficult times.
Appreciating the government policies taken for the revival of the economy, the ambassador said the Chinese investors wanted to invest in Pakistan and their confidence had improved.
The adviser reiterated the government’s resolve to continue its support for early execution of various projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
The two sides discussed the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China and expressed the hope that the visit would further strengthen the existing multifaceted relations between the two neighbors.
According to an official source, Chinese companies have been expressing their interest to invest in several sectors of Pakistan, including agriculture, horticulture and industries. Pakistan, which is considered as the agricultural country, has been seeking Chinese support officially to modernize this sector to increase per hector yields.
(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)
