Shandong Hi-Speed Group Pakistan Investment Talks Move Forward in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – (Choudhry Mudasser – News Desk) – Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh sat down with top leaders from China’s Shandong Hi-Speed Group this week, and the Shandong Hi-Speed Group Pakistan investment talks touched on some exciting possibilities. The meeting happened at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, right alongside the ongoing Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference.

The Chinese delegation was led by Xu Xiang, who serves as Chairman of the group. He was joined by Wang Zhenrong, the company’s Country Director, along with several team members from Tabani Group.

Right from the start, the visiting guests thanked the Minister for making time for them. Given how busy the investment conference schedule was, this gesture meant a lot to everyone involved.

Minister Sheikh, in turn, gave the group a warm welcome. He spoke about his own long history working alongside Chinese business leaders and praised Tabani Group for helping connect Pakistani and Chinese companies over the years.

He also pointed out how strong the friendship between the two nations has grown, especially as new opportunities keep opening up across the region.

During the briefing, the Shandong Hi-Speed team shared some impressive numbers. This state-owned company manages assets worth more than one trillion RMB and works in over 100 countries around the world.

Their transportation network alone includes more than 10,000 kilometers of expressways and close to 3,000 kilometers of high-speed rail lines. That’s a massive footprint, and it shows just how experienced this group really is.

The delegation also mentioned their current work in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector. This includes a recent project in Hyderabad, done together with OGDC. Beyond that, they made it clear they want to look deeper into transport, logistics, and connectivity projects here.

Minister Sheikh responded with real enthusiasm. He said now is genuinely a great time to invest in Pakistan, thanks to the country’s young workforce and steadily improving business climate.

He also talked about how important roads, ports, and connectivity corridors are for linking Pakistan with China and Central Asia. These projects, he explained, could open doors for both countries.

Drawing from his own background in business, the Minister said joint ventures between Pakistani and Chinese firms tend to work really well. He believes this kind of teamwork leads to steady, long-term growth for everyone.

He also brought up Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s ongoing commitment to attracting foreign investment, especially from China.

The Minister mentioned that BOI worked closely with the Ministry of National Health Services to help organize this conference, which focuses on pharmaceutical, healthcare, and biotech partnerships.

He promised that BOI and the Special Investment Facilitation Council will stand behind investors at every step. According to him, Pakistan’s policy reforms and support systems make it a genuinely welcoming place for outside investors.

Before wrapping up, the Chinese delegation invited the Minister to visit China himself and see Shandong Hi-Speed Group’s projects firsthand. It’s a small gesture, but one that could strengthen ties even further.

BOI says it remains focused on building these kinds of partnerships, aiming for investment that lasts and grows over time.