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Pakistan-China B2B Cooperation to Boost Investment, Technology, and Exports: Haroon
Advisor Haroon Akhtar Khan highlighted Pakistan-China B2B cooperation, emphasizing investment, technology transfer, and export growth. He stressed implementing MoUs into tangible projects in sectors like lithium-ion batteries, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
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Haroon Akhtar Khan, advisor to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, highlighted the burgeoning Pakistan-China B2B cooperation aimed at investment, technology transfer, local manufacturing, and export growth. His remarks came during a meeting reviewing progress on B2B cooperation and MoUs. Senior officials and stakeholders were present at the meeting.
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Haroon emphasized the significance of translating MoUs into actionable projects, following clear directives from the Prime Minister. He reported substantial progress on multi-sector MoUs and joint ventures worth millions. The meeting underscored the commitment to transforming agreements into practical investments and joint production.
- The advisor pointed out the exceptional development in lithium-ion battery, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sectors through Chinese business involvement, marking a significant industrial opportunity. Strengthening B2B linkages was deemed crucial for promoting investment, technology transfer, local manufacturing, and exports. Effective coordination among ministries and stakeholders was reviewed to ensure successful outcomes.
In a recent meeting, Haroon Akhtar Khan, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, highlighted the advancements in Pakistan-China Business-to-Business (B2B) cooperation, which are fostering investment opportunities, technology transfer, and boosting local manufacturing and export potential. His remarks came during a session aimed at evaluating the progress of this B2B collaboration and the execution of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between businesses in both countries. Attendees included senior officials from various ministries, departments, and relevant stakeholders.
Haroon emphasized the significance of the Prime Minister’s visit to China and subsequent Pakistan-China B2B conferences, which have been instrumental in enhancing economic ties. These engagements have led to substantial progress on several MoUs, initiating ventures worth hundreds of millions across diverse sectors. He underlined the importance of transforming these agreements into actionable projects, stressing that mere MoU signing is insufficient without practical implementation leading to concrete investments and joint ventures.
The advisor highlighted that sustained follow-ups would ensure timely progress and realization of these initiatives as directed by the Prime Minister. The government is dedicated to converting these B2B partnerships into real investment opportunities, joint production, technology transfers, and export growth. The sectors of lithium-ion batteries, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals were particularly noted for their historic and promising developments due to strong Chinese business interest, representing a significant industrial opportunity for Pakistan.
Furthermore, Haroon stated the government’s commitment to deepening these business-to-business links with China, aiming to facilitate technology inflow, enhance local production, and amplify export capacities. His vision includes drawing Chinese investment and technology into Pakistan, aligning it with local productivity and export initiatives. The meeting also focused on enhancing coordination mechanisms among ministries and departments to ensure that the Pakistan-China B2B engagements effectively translate into tangible investments, production sites, joint ventures, and export-driven industrial projects.
