• Dublin, United States
  • |
  • May, 3rd, 24

XINHUA-PAKISTAN SERVICE

Shahbaz Sharif likely to visit China’s Xinjiang regionBreaking

August 08, 2017

BEIJING, Aug 8 (INP): Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahaz Sharif is likely to visit China’s Xinjiang region by end of this month. He will participate in a road-show on industrial cooperation being held here between China and Pakistan on the side line of Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo. The show is being organized by the Punjab government. It will also set up a pavilion during the Expo and exhibit their products as well as projects from different sectors, officials said here Tuesday. Shahbaz Sharif will lead the Pakistani delegation while from Chinese side, high level leader from Xinjiang and Urumqi will join the road-show. Presentations will be given in the show to explain the investment situation in Pakistan, government policies, investment packages and specific projects offered by the Government and private sector. Pakistan will be the country of honor during the Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo this year which not only reflects deep relations between China and Pakistan, but also show the important of business connections between Xinjiang and Pakistan under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of One Belt One Road Initiative. The road show and pavilion will provide a good opportunity to know more about Pakistan market, get information about specific projects particularly special economic zones and industrial parks, and meet with both government and private sector representatives to exchange views. INP/J/AJ