Chinese show interest in mining, energy, marble, chemical

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KARACHI: Chinese investors are interested to invest in mining, energy, marble, chemical and other potential economic sectors of Pakistan.

However, business friendly environment is the pre-requisite to attract the foreign and local investment, said Tariq Sayeed, Vice President of Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry and President, SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He said instead of looking towards United States and European Union we should focus on Asian block for trade and investment. Pakistani business community should take full advantage of the entry got in India's textile sector, he said.

He said China and India were the two important countries in Asia and have vast markets. If we succeed in occupying good space in these markets, this would help bring an economic revolution in our country, he maintained.

He informed Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry had open its offices in main two Chinese market cities, Kuming and Chingdu. Pakistani products would be displayed there for marketing.

He welcomed Indian investors show interested to invest in Pakistan whereas six leading business groups of Pakistan were visiting India to find better chances of investment.

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