Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh held a meeting with a delegation from Shandong Hi-Speed Group, led by its Chairman Xu Xiang, along with Wang Zhenrong, Country Director, and representatives of the Tabani Group, on the sidelines of the ongoing Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference focused on the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and biotechnology sectors. The minister used the meeting to highlight the deep-rooted strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, framing the discussion within the broader context of expanding economic cooperation between the two countries under evolving regional dynamics.
The delegation provided a comprehensive briefing on its global portfolio, describing Shandong Hi-Speed Group as one of China’s leading state-owned infrastructure and investment enterprises, managing assets exceeding one trillion RMB with operations spanning more than 100 countries. The group operates an extensive transportation network that includes more than 10,000 kilometres of expressways and around 3,000 kilometres of high-speed rail, alongside major investments in infrastructure, energy, logistics, and industrial development carried out under the Belt and Road Initiative, positioning it as a significant player in large-scale infrastructure development globally.
The delegation also shared details of its existing engagements in Pakistan, particularly within the oil and gas sector, including a recent project in Hyderabad carried out in collaboration with the Oil and Gas Development Company. Building on this existing presence, the group expressed strong interest in exploring further investment opportunities in Pakistan’s infrastructure sector, specifically in transport, logistics, and connectivity projects, areas that align closely with the company’s core expertise in large-scale infrastructure development.
Welcoming the delegation’s interest, the minister said it was an opportune time to invest in Pakistan, citing the country’s young population, economic potential, and improving business environment. He underscored the strategic importance of infrastructure development in Pakistan, including its ports, road networks, and connectivity corridors linking China and Central Asia, and said joint ventures between Pakistani and Chinese companies offered an effective pathway for sustainable, mutually beneficial growth. He noted that the Board of Investment had worked closely with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination in organising the broader Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference to promote sector-specific partnerships.
The minister assured the delegation that the Board of Investment, together with the Special Investment Facilitation Council, would provide full facilitation and support to investors at every stage of their engagement with Pakistan. He reiterated that the country offered a conducive environment for foreign investment, backed by ongoing policy reforms and institutional support mechanisms designed to ease the process for companies looking to establish or expand operations in Pakistan.
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