PM Shehbaz Sharif invites Chinese companies to set up industries in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD   –   Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the security and safety of Chinese citizens is the top priority of his government. While talking to a delegation of representatives from Chinese companies in Pakistan, who called on him in Islamabad on Friday, he said all possible steps are being taken to provide foolproof security to Chinese citizens.

The prime minister encouraged the Chinese companies to set up industries in Special Economic Zones under business to business arrangement. He invited Chinese textile industry to set up their industrial units in Pakistan.

The prime minister said the focus of his upcoming visit to China will be CPEC-II and further development of economic relations between Pakistan and China. He said for the next phase of CPEC, we have to provide the best technical training to our workforce. He said the way China lifted 700 million people out of poverty is an inspiration for us. The prime minister said we also want to get benefit from China’s experience in terms of increasing exports. He further said China should help Pakistan in the light of its experiences in delivering Pakistan’s exports to China and other countries in the region.

The prime minister said Pakistan is committed to the strategy of increasing agricultural production using innovation and technology in the agriculture sector. Pakistan wants to benefit from the expertise of China’s IT industry for the development of the IT sector.

Inviting Chinese companies to set up electric and hybrid vehicle plants in Pakistan, the Prime Minister directed to resolve all problems of Chinese companies.

The representatives of Chinese companies expressed their determination to further expand their business and investment in Pakistan.

Also, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the United Nations Security Council and the international community to immediately implement the decision of the International Court of Justice to stop the Israeli operation in Gaza. In a statement on Friday, he welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice on the case filed against the genocide in Palestine.

The Prime Minister paid tribute to thirteen judges who ruled in favor of oppressed humanity and to South Africa for filing the petition.

He said Pakistan had supported South Africa’s petition, and will continue to fight the case of all Palestinians. The prime minister said following the court decision, the UN Commission of Inquiry should be given immediate access to Gaza and Rafah.

The prime minister further said decision to open roads, provide immediate food and medical aid should be implemented so that the oppressed people can get relief.