Gilani for exploitation of Pak-China economic opportunities
ISLAMABAD, April 5 (APP)- Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday called for optimal exploitation of economic opportunities to bring both Pakistan and China closer for mutual benefit of the people of the two countries.Talking to Cao Guangijing, Chairman of China Three Gorges Project Corporation here at PM House, he said the contribution made by China in various sectors in Pakistan was indeed a reflection of excellent relations between both the two countries.The Prime Minister said that Pakistan has the most liberal and business friendly investment policy and would encourage Chinese investment in various sectors including energy and infrastructure development.
He appreciated the interest shown by the China Three Gorges Corporation in the power sector particularly in hydro, solar and wind energy power projects.
Cao Guangijing, Chairman of China Three Gorges Corporation, with the status of Minister is heading an eleven- member delegation.
He said because of the close friendly relations between the two neighborly countries, Pakistan was a priority for their investment.
He said the China Three Gorges Corporation was amongst the 10 largest corporations in the world and China’s largest corporation in the energy and infrastructure development sector. The Corporation, he added, has expertise in all forms of power production including coal, hydro, solar and wing energy plants.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Minister for Finance, Syed Naveed Qamar, Minister for Water & Power, Mrs.Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Saleem H.  Mandviwala, Chairman, Board of Investment and concerned federal secretaries.