Chairman Bank of China calls on PM

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (APP): Chairman Bank of China Chen Siqing called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at Prime Minister’s Office here Tuesday.
The Prime Minister congratulated Chen Siqing on launching of Bank of China’s operations in Pakistan and said that the initiative would be a significant milestone in further strengthening of banking ties and promotion of economic activities between the two countries.
Referring to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Prime Minister observed that the flagship initiative was a clear manifestation of the firm commitment of the leadership of the two countries to work in close collaboration for the socio-economic development of not only the people of the two countries but also for the region and beyond.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the huge economic potential and vast opportunities created by the CPEC project and observed that the Government of Pakistan was committed to providing every possible facilitation to the foreign investors and business community in undertaking profitable business ventures in the country.
The Prime Minister also reiterated government’s commitment towards extending all possible support and cooperation to the Bank of China in successfully carrying out its operations in the country.
Chen Siqing thanked the Prime Minister for support and cooperation extended for the launching of Bank of China’s operations in Pakistan.
APP/Ahsan/anm/ VNS Islamabad