Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a meeting with a high-level delegation of Shandong Hi-Speed Group (SDHS), led by Mr. Xu Xiang, Chairman of SDHS, along with Mr Wang Zhenrong, Country Director, and representatives of Tabani Group, at Marriott Hotel Islamabad.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference in the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Biotechnology sector, said a release issued here on Saturday.
Senior officials of the Board of Investment also attended the meeting.
At the outset, the delegation thanked the Honourable Minister for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet them during the important bilateral investment engagements. The Minister warmly welcomed the delegation and appreciated their visit to Pakistan.
The Minister highlighted his long-standing and cordial relations with Chinese business leaders and acknowledged the role of Tabani Group in facilitating business linkages between Pakistan and China. He emphasized the deep-rooted strategic partnership between the two countries and the expanding scope of economic cooperation under evolving regional dynamics.
The delegation from Shandong Hi-Speed Group provided a comprehensive briefing on their global portfolio.
As one of China’s leading state-owned infrastructure and investment enterprises, SDHS manages assets exceeding RMB 1 trillion, with operations spanning over 100 countries. The Group operates an extensive transportation network, including more than 10,000 kilometers of expressways and around 3,000 kilometers of high-speed rail, and has major investments in infrastructure, energy, logistics, and industrial development under the Belt and Road Initiative.
The delegation also shared details of their ongoing engagements in Pakistan, particularly in the oil and gas sector, including a recent project in Hyderabad in collaboration with OGDC. While highlighting their expertise as a major infrastructure company, they expressed strong interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s infrastructure sector, including transport, logistics, and connectivity projects.