Islamabad: 13 October 2026: A high level 22-member business delegation representing nine companies and institutions from Xinjiang, China, led by Mr. Yuan Jianmin, Senior Advisor to the People’s Government of Xinjiang, called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, in Islamabad.
The Federal Minister warmly welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with China through enhanced trade, investment and industrial cooperation under CPEC 2.0.
Key Areas of Engagement
- CPEC 2.0: Accelerating the transition towards export led growth, industrialisation and Business to Business (B2B) partnerships.
- Investment & Technology: Encouraging joint ventures, technology transfer, industrial collaboration and employment generation.
- Sectoral Cooperation: Exploring opportunities in agriculture, livestock, Special Economic Zones, mining and minerals, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.
- Trade & Connectivity: Strengthening bilateral trade, market access and regional economic integration.
The head of the Chinese delegation appreciated Pakistan’s longstanding friendship and reaffirmed the delegation’s commitment to expanding mutually beneficial business and investment partnerships.
Both sides emphasised translating the enduring Pakistan–China friendship into concrete economic opportunities, sustainable development and shared prosperity.
CPEC 2.0: Transforming Strategic Partnership into Tangible Economic Outcomes
