GENEVA: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held important meetings on the sidelines of the 30th World Investment Conference (WIC 2026) in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at strengthening Pakistan's engagement with international investment institutions and exploring new avenues for investment and business cooperation.
The Federal Minister met Dr. James X. Zhan, Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Investment Conference (WIC), WAIPA. During the meeting, discussions focused on international investment cooperation and Pakistan's efforts to promote its investment potential at global platforms.
Dr. Zhan appreciated the Minister's active participation and valuable role at the conference, acknowledging his contribution to promoting investment dialogue and highlighting opportunities for international investors.
In a separate meeting, the Federal Minister met Mr. Carlos Martínez, Chief Executive Officer of The Business Year. The discussion focused on Pakistan's investment potential and opportunities for enhanced international business engagement. Mr. Martínez expressed interest in exploring business and investment opportunities in Pakistan. The Federal Minister welcomed the interest and highlighted Pakistan's strategic location, investor-friendly policy framework and emerging opportunities across key sectors of the economy. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening international business linkages and facilitating potential investors interested in exploring the Pakistani market.
The Federal Minister also attended the General Assembly session of the World Investment Conference, which brought together representatives of investment promotion agencies, government officials and international stakeholders. The session provided an important platform for deliberations on global investment trends, institutional cooperation and strategies to promote sustainable investment.
On the occasion, the Minister reiterated Pakistan's commitment to strengthening engagement with international investment promotion agencies, facilitating foreign investors and promoting mutually beneficial partnerships. He highlighted investment opportunities in information technology, agriculture, minerals, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and logistics.
These engagements reflect Pakistan's continued efforts to strengthen international partnerships, enhance investor confidence and position the country as an attractive destination for sustainable investment. -NNI
