ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will make Pakistan regional manufacturing hub and an attractive market for foreign investments.
Talking to a delegation led by Turkey’s KOC Group’s President Fatih Kemal Ebiclioglu on Thursday, the prime minister said that CPEC includes major infrastructure, energy and communication projects. He said that the government and people of Pakistan attach great importance to relationship with Turkey and both the countries share common perceptions on all regional and international issues.
Nawaz appreciated the initiative of the KOC Group to enter into the Pakistani market by acquiring Dawlance – a premium home appliances company. He said improvement in security situation has enhanced Pakistan’s position as an attractive destination for Foreign Direct Investment in the last three years.
The prime minister said our investment policy has been designed to provide a comprehensive framework for creating a conductive business environment. Fatih Kemal Ebiclioglu appreciated the economic turnaround achieved by the present government and said that Pakistan is an ideal place for investment and his company is determined to further invest in various sectors of Pakistan’s economy.
