Chinese Delegation Explores New Industrial Cooperation Opportunities Under CPEC
Independent Report
Islamabad | November 2, 2025
A 15-member Chinese delegation, led by the Organizing Committee of the China–Pakistan Safety Production Equipment Procurement Demand Matching Conference, visited the Board of Investment (BOI) Project Management Unit (Special Economic Zones) to explore new avenues of industrial cooperation and investment under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework.
The meeting, chaired by Farah Farooq, Director General of BOI PMU (SEZ), aimed to strengthen collaboration between Chinese enterprises, Pakistani ministries, and local business communities to advance Pakistan’s industrialization agenda.
During the session, BOI officials presented Pakistan’s dynamic investment landscape and highlighted facilitation mechanisms for investors in Special Economic Zones (SEZs). A detailed overview of operational and upcoming SEZs was shared, emphasizing joint venture opportunities, industrial relocation, and sector-specific collaborations.
The Chinese delegation expressed strong interest in establishing new manufacturing facilities and enhancing bilateral industrial linkages. The meeting concluded with the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and joint venture proposals, underscoring both sides’ commitment to translating discussions into concrete industrial partnerships.
This visit aligns with the recently announced “Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025–2029)”, agreed during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China earlier this year. The Action Plan emphasizes the development of industrial parks, demonstration projects, and industrial cooperation initiatives, with China pledging support for enterprises investing in Pakistan’s SEZs, including Karachi and Islamabad, through preferential policies and an enabling business environment.
The framework also encourages third-party participation in CPEC projects, sharing industrial development expertise, and collaboration in mining, export-oriented manufacturing, and advanced industrial sectors.
