Pakistan, China’s Xinjiang explore joint investment opportunities

Business Recorder reported that Pakistani and Chinese representatives from Xinjiang discussed possible joint investments across agriculture, textiles, food processing, livestock and manufacturing at a meeting with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The delegation called for stronger direct business links, with proposals also covering technology transfer, online cross-border trade, tourism and regional connectivity.

Xinjiang representatives highlighted potential cooperation in modern farming, livestock, food processing and cold-chain facilities, alongside links between Pakistan’s cotton spinning and weaving businesses and Xinjiang’s integrated textile industry. LCCI representatives also urged Chinese investors to consider Punjab’s industrial estates and CPEC Special Economic Zones. Separately, Ethiopia’s ambassador invited Pakistani businesses to explore opportunities in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and textiles, citing investment incentives and efforts to address regulatory issues faced by Pakistani pharmaceutical companies.