Chinese Consul General Zhao Shirin met with the Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain in the committee room of Punjab Investment Board in which it was agreed to increase cooperation in technical education, information technology, agriculture, solar and other sectors. During the meeting, a new agreement between Punjab Tianjin University of Technology and the Government of China was also discussed. The Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren congratulated Chaudhry Shafay Hussain on assuming the office of the Ministry of Industries and Commerce. Speaking on the occasion, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain said that many Chinese companies have invested in Punjab and we would welcome further investment. He said that effective steps have been taken for the security of Chinese citizens and their investment in the province. The government wants manufacturing plants of solar panels to be set up in Punjab. He urged the Chinese investor groups to invest in the manufacturing of solar panels as the government will provide all possible facilitation in this regard.
The provincial minister said that by improving the quality of technical education, valuable foreign exchange can be earned by sending skilled manpower to foreign countries for employment. The syllabus of the courses is being changed and aligned with the modern requirements. Free IT courses are being conducted to equip the youth with modern knowledge. It has also been directed to introduce short courses in Punjab Tianjin University of Technology. He said that the contacts between the students and the industry will be increased. We will have to move forward rapidly for the promotion of bilateral trade cooperation. The Chinese Consul General said that China's Energy Company has set up a solar project in Bahawalpur. We will increase cooperation with Punjab in energy, agriculture and other sectors, he added. The Chinese Consul General appreciated the steps being taken by the Punjab Investment Board for the promotion of foreign investment.
Secretary Industries and Commerce Ehsan Bhutta, CEO PBIT Jalal Hasan, Commercial Consular of the Chinese Consulate and others were present in the meeting.
