BEIJING, Dec 17 (APP):More than 400 Shandong entrepreneurs attended a video conference and held live dialogues with key management of the Punjab Business Investment and Trade Commission (PBIT) and discussed cooperation in equipment manufacturing and trade.
Ms. Gao Ling, president of the Shandong Equipment Manufacturing Association, said that the video conference is a new attempt for cooperation between the two parties. Through video conferences, a more precise and efficient way of cooperation is sought, according to a report of China Economic Daily.
She believes that both sides will have a very broad space for cooperation and development prospects and also hopes that the Shandong Equipment Manufacturing Association can become a bridge of friendship, a bond of exchanges, and a platform for cooperation.
Muhammad Sohail Qadri , director of the China Department of the Investment and Trade Commission of the Province of Punjab, said in a speech that Punjab accounts for 55% of Pakistan ’s population, contributes nearly 60% to the country ’s GDP, and has 68,000 industrial units.
Punjab and Shandong have always been friendly provinces. It is worth sharing that 80% of China’s investment in Punjab comes from Shandong Province.
Shandong agriculture, automobile manufacturing, chemical industry, light industry centers and the pharmaceutical industry, many potential investors to invest in industry booming Punjab market has shown strong interest.
It can be emphasized that Punjab is the best destination for investors and there are many opportunities in textiles, agriculture, automobile manufacturing, light industry information technology, real estate, health, energy and tourism.
Agriculture is still a pillar industry of Pakistan. Pakistan encourages vigorous development of agricultural parks, introduces new methods and technologies, and encourages crops with potential for import substitution, including oilseeds and cotton.
The leadership of the Punjab Investment and Trade Commission emphasized that in recent years, 45% of Pakistan’s total automotive industry has been established in Punjab, creating many job opportunities for the local people and the automotive manufacturing center in Faisalabad.
Top industries established in Punjab include Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Renault, Foton, Deli Glass, etc.
According to market surveys, Punjab has a complete textile production chain, unlike many developing countries. Punjab also has a large textile industry, including socks and carpets.
The video conference for the two countries will provide viewers a unique opportunity for both sides to share and exchange ideas beneficial to promote both the deeper economic ties.
The Punjab Investment and Trade Commission is a provincial trade and investment promotion agency established by the Punjab government in 2009. Its core functions are divided into four sides: investment promotion, investment consulting, China unit (project and policy research), and marketing and activities.
Shandong Provincial Equipment Manufacturing Association was established on December 28, 2016. It is a provincial, comprehensive, industrial, and non-profit social organization approved and registered by the Shandong Provincial Department of Civil Affairs.
Its core functions include industry research, statistical analysis, reflect industry common problems, promote industry technological progress and industrial development, organize various forums, trainings, domestic and foreign exchanges, exhibitions and fairs, and industry publicity. The video conference will help both parties further understand each other and develop new investment opportunities.
Chinese representatives attending the video conference also include Zhang Yitian, director of the artificial intelligence research office of the National Industrial Information Security Development Center, Zhao Yan, director of the engineering department of the National CIMS Center of Tsinghua University , Chen Dong, director of Huawei Cloud Industrial Internet Solutions, and Shandong Industrial Design Research Institute Equipment manufacturing industry design expert Xie Chunlei and leaders from the Industrial and Information Bureau of Shili City, Shandong Province.
