Chinese Business Delegation from ACFIC Visits FPCCI Capital House Islamabad

On April 28, 2025, a delegation from the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce
(ACFIC), led by its Vice President Mr. Xiang Wang, visited the FPCCI Capital House in
Islamabad. The delegation comprised senior executives and business leaders from prominent
industrial and commercial enterprises, including representatives from the Chamber of
Commerce for High Technology and Equipment Industry, the New Energy Operations
Committee of the China Electricity Equipment Management Association, the China Jinhua
(Yiwu) Wenzhou General Chamber of Commerce, Precise Development (HK) Limited,
Beijing Xiaotunpai Technology Co., Ltd, Beijing Hangxing Transmission Technology Co.,
Ltd, and Zhongke Hongtai (Anhui) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. The purpose of their
visit was to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan.

The Chinese delegation held discussions with key representatives of FPCCI, including Mr.
Tariq Khan Jadoon, Vice President FPCCI; Mr. Karim Aziz Malik, Chairman FPCCI President
Secretariat; and Mr. Malik Sohail Hussain, Chairman Coordination. Members of FPCCI’s
Foreign Relations Committee, led by Mr. Zaildar Ahsan Shah (Convener), also participated,
alongside Mr. Khalid Taimoor Akram, Mr. Raja Muqsit, Mr. Malik Amjad, Ms. Farah Rani,
Ms. Sarah Abbasi, Mr. Tayyab Chattha, Mr. Shoeb Ahmed, Mr. Omer Rasool, Mr.Fahad
Chaudhary, Mr. Shamsher Iqbal, and various representatives from Pakistan’s broader business
community.
In his welcome address, Mr. Zaildar Ahsan Shah extended his gratitude to the Chinese
delegation for visiting Pakistan and acknowledged the participation of the local business
community, FPCCI members, and the Foreign Relations Committee. He highlighted the role
of the committee in fostering diplomatic and economic ties between Pakistan and international
business communities.
Mr. Ahsan praised Mr. Atif Ikram, President of FPCCI, for his dedicated efforts in creating
platforms that enable business communities to connect and explore investment opportunities.
He further highlighted that Mr. Ikram’s initiatives are contributing to the development of more
effective policies aimed at boosting economic activity and trade both within Pakistan and with
international partners.

During the meeting, business leaders from both countries engaged in meaningful dialogue to
explore collaboration in sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, energy, new innovative technologies,
healthcare, education, agriculture, and electric vehicles (EVs). The Chinese delegation
expressed strong interest in enhancing investment and cooperation in these areas.
Mr. Karim Aziz Malik, Chairman of the FPCCI President Secretariat, warmly welcomed the
Chinese delegation to FPCCI and hailed the event as a significant achievement for the Foreign
Relations Committee. He emphasized the immense potential that exists between Pakistan and
China in the areas discussed, highlighting the importance of exploring and fully utilizing this
potential to maximize mutual benefits. He affirmed that both Pakistan and the FPCCI are
deeply committed to strengthening trade and economic ties and will offer full support wherever
necessary.
Mr. Khalid Taimoor Akram expressed that China remains one of Pakistan’s closest and most
trusted partners, with Chinese enterprises already actively investing across various sectors of
the country. He commended the visit of the Chinese delegation, emphasizing that such
engagements are instrumental in strengthening bilateral ties and will open new avenues of
collaboration and opportunities for the business communities of both nations.
Mr. Malik Sohail Hussain, Chairman Coordination FPCCI, appreciated the initiatives of the
Foreign Relations Committee and reaffirmed FPCCI’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed
at boosting trade and economic partnerships with international stakeholders. He thanked the
Chinese delegation for their visit and emphasized that such interactions are essential to
deepening business ties between China and Pakistan.
The Chinese delegation expressed their gratitude to the FPCCI and the Foreign Relations
Committee for the warm invitation and hospitality. They acknowledged the immense potential
within Pakistan following their interaction with the local business community and conveyed
their willingness to invest in the sectors discussed. They further emphasized that such
engagements play a vital role in strengthening trade and economic relations between the two
nations.
In his concluding remarks, Mr. Tariq Khan Jadoon, Vice President FPCCI, commended the
successful organization of the meeting and thanked the Chinese delegates for their interest in
Pakistan. He reiterated that China remains Pakistan’s most trusted partner, and assured that
FPCCI will continue to play a key role in strengthening bilateral business relations.