Report: Hurish shah FT
ISLAMABAD — Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia has reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan-China economic ties through joint ventures, technology transfer and mutually beneficial investment opportunities.
He expressed these views while welcoming a five-member Chinese business delegation led by Cindy Chen of MERA PC, which facilitates visits by Chinese entrepreneurs to Pakistan to explore business opportunities.
Zikria Akbar Zia said Pakistan’s strategic location, growing consumer market and investment potential offered promising opportunities for Chinese businesses. He stressed the need for stronger business-to-business links and practical joint venture models to translate bilateral friendship into economic gains.
He offered Chinese manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their products at the ICCI Display Centre and announced that the Chamber was ready to establish a facilitation desk to guide members on visa procedures, import-export regulations and Chinese trade policies.
Cindy Chen said she had consistently promoted Pakistan as a promising destination for Chinese investors and expressed hope that more entrepreneurs would visit the country and establish lasting business partnerships.
ICCI Vice President Mohammad Waqas Khan highlighted the importance of structured B2B meetings in converting investment interest into business transactions and assured the delegation of the Chamber’s cooperation. Executive Member Abrar Ul Haq moderated the session and briefed the visitors on ICCI’s initiatives.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to pursue a structured framework for trade facilitation, institutional cooperation, product information exchange and business development between Pakistani and Chinese stakeholders.
