News Desk
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has arrived in Beijing, accompanied by his delegation.
The Chief Minister was warmly received by Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Syed Ali Asad Gilani, and his team. The Sindh CM and his delegation will next travel to Hubei Province, China, where his official engagements will begin tomorrow morning, according to the Sindh CM’s spokesperson.
Upon arrival in Hubei Province, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah was warmly received by Mr. Chen Hanhus, Director General of Foreign Affairs, Hubei Province. “We extend a warm welcome to the Chief Minister of Sindh and his cabinet members to Hubei Province,” the DG said.
The CM’s delegation includes Provincial Ministers Sharjeel Memon, Jam Khan Shoro, Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar, Syed Qasim Naveed, and Principal Secretary Agha Wasif.
Discussions focused on collaboration between the two provinces in trade, culture, tourism, and modern technology. The Chief Minister stated that he has brought a comprehensive bilateral investment plan, and meetings with senior provincial officials beginning tomorrow will determine the roadmap ahead.
The CM said both provinces can work together in tourism – not only to promote tourism but also to invite Hubei Province to invest in developing tourist destinations across Sindh.
“Sindh is an important province – from Karachi to Kashmiri and Thatta to Tharparkar, its lakes, mountain peaks, deserts, Kirthar Park, and the historic architecture of its cities are a testament to our culture,” said Murad Ali Shah
The meeting also covered discussions on holding sessions with the provincial leadership across various sectors.
According to the Chief Minister’s spokesperson, Murad Ali Shah will hold key meetings during his visit to explore investment opportunities for Sindh.
The Sindh government has also decided to organize an Investment Conference in Shanghai, where leading Chinese state-owned companies are expected to participate.
Billboards highlighting the Chief Minister’s visit to China and the investment conference have also been displayed across Karachi.
Speaking about the objectives of the visit, Murad Ali Shah said that investment was essential for the prosperity of Sindh.
He said that the visit aimed to attract foreign investors, strengthen local manufacturing and explore opportunities to modernize agriculture and expand pharmaceutical production.
The Chief Minister added that cooperation with China would help further strengthen Sindh’s industrial capabilities.