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ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The Board of Investment on Wednesday hailed the Pakistan–China Agriculture Investment Conference, held in Islamabad, as a key milestone for advancing CPEC Phase II agriculture, focusing on technology transfer, value-chain development, and export-led growth.”
The board in a press statement issued here said, the conference brought together senior government officials, Chinese and Pakistani investors, agribusiness leaders, multinational firms, and sector experts to explore USD 1.345+ billion worth of investment opportunities across Pakistan’s agriculture and allied sectors.
The event underscored Pakistan’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and fostering public–private partnerships in priority sectors.
The press release added that Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, was the Chief Guest, while Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, attended it as Guest of Honour, reflecting the strategic depth of Pakistan–China economic cooperation.
From the investment facilitation perspective, Additional Secretary, Board of Investment, Dr. Erfa Iqbal, briefed participants on BOI’s central role in promoting Pakistan as a competitive investment destination.
She highlighted BOI’s ongoing policy and regulatory reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business, streamlining approvals, and supporting foreign investors across sectors. Dr. Erfa Iqbal also underlined the strategic importance of CPEC-related projects and shared outcomes of the 2nd Pakistan–China B2B Investment Conference, which resulted in MoUs and Joint Ventures valued at USD 9.9 billion across priority sectors, including agriculture, industry, and technology.
The PCAIC featured detailed investment presentations, sectoral briefings by relevant ministries, regulators, industrial developers, and business associations, followed by structured B2B matchmaking sessions with Chinese interpreter support.
Exhibitions and pitchbook showcases highlighted Pakistan’s agricultural strengths, bankable projects, and investment-ready value chains, leading to the signing of multiple MoUs and Joint Ventures.
To demonstrate coordinated investment facilitation, dedicated booths were established by federal and provincial institutions, including BOI, SIFC, PIDC, TDAP, and provincial Boards of Investment & Trade, alongside agriculture departments and Pakistani and Chinese business associations.
The press release added that under the leadership of Federal Minister for BOI, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, the board remains fully committed to facilitating foreign investments in priority sectors.