PESHAWAR: Ambassador of China to Pakistan Yao Chang called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shah Farman at the Governor House on Thursday.
They discussed bilateral cooperation in different sectors and investment opportunities in Pakistan during the meeting.
The Governor on the occasion termed China as best neighbor and friendly country of Pakistan and offered investment proposal and assistance in sectors of olive fields and fruits production in tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Governor told Chinese Ambassador that the land of tribal districts was much suitable for production of olive and fruits. He said with assistance of Chinese investors and experts the barren land of tribal districts could also be brought under cultivation.
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Shah Farman also showed keen interest in upcoming Pakistani exhibition especially “KP Mineral Based Road Show” in China and said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was rich in mineral deposits and could get befitting response in Mineral Based Road Show in China for its mineral products.
The Chinese ambassador also assured cooperation in clean drinking water projects, roads and economic zones.
Mahmood Khan said the economic zones will be provided cheap electricity from Sino Hydro power projects.
He thanked the Chinese government for providing cooperation in the establishment of Rashakai Economic Zone.
(INP)
