Brief
Sindh chief minister arrives in Beijing with investment delegation
The delegation will hold meetings in Hubei and plan an investment conference in Shanghai.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Sindh chief minister Syed Murad Ali Shah landed in Beijing on Oct. 11, accompanied by a team of provincial ministers and his principal secretary, according to dailytimes.com.pk.
What happened
Upon arrival, the chief minister was received by Pakistan’s ambassador to China, Syed Ali Asad Gilani. The delegation will travel to Hubei Province the next day, where Director General of Foreign Affairs Chen Hanhus welcomed them.
What the reports add
The visit includes ministers Sharjeel Memon, Jam Khan Shoro, Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar, Syed Qasim Naveed and principal secretary Agha Wasif. Discussions will cover trade, culture, tourism and modern technology, and a Shanghai investment conference is being organised with Chinese state‑owned firms.
What was said
Chen Hanhus said, “We extend a warm welcome to the Chief Minister of Sindh and his cabinet members to Hubei Province.” Murad Ali Shah said Sindh’s lakes, mountains and historic sites could attract tourism and Chinese investment.
How it came about
The trip follows Sindh’s plan to attract foreign investors, strengthen manufacturing, modernise agriculture and expand pharmaceutical production.
Key facts
- Sindh chief minister Syed Murad Ali Shah arrived in Beijing on Oct. 11 (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The delegation includes five provincial ministers and the principal secretary (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Meetings are scheduled in Hubei Province and a Shanghai investment conference is planned (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Sindh CM reaches China with comprehensive investment plan”
