Yiwu-Karachi Workshop themed “Building the China-Pakistan Trade Corridor by Concerted Efforts of Governments and Business Sectors” was successfully held via video link.
This event was jointly organized by Yiwu Municipal People’s Government and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.
It aimed to promote key exchanges between Yiwu and Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and important port, build a bridge for deepening cooperation between enterprises from both sides, facilitate trade exchanges between small, medium and micro market players, and help implement the results of the China-Pakistan Joint Statement.
Consul General of China in Karachi Li Bijian Mayor of Yiwu City Ye Bangrui Chief Executive of TDAP Arif Ahmed Khan, Consul General of Pakistan in Shanghai Hussain Haider, and others attended this event online.
Representatives from the governments, chambers of commerce and enterprises of both sides joined the meeting and conducted in-depth exchanges.
Speaking on the occasion, Consul General of China in Karachi Li Bijian said that there are close economic ties and huge development potential between Yiwu and Karachi. He hoped to further enhance mutual trade exchanges, promote trade balance, improve trade quality, and introduce more high-quality Pakistani products to enter China through Yiwu market.
In his remarks, Consul General of Pakistan Hussain Haider, in Shanghai said Yiwu-Karachi Workshop is a manifestation of the commitment of the two countries, particularly the two cities, to shore up their bilateral trade and investment relations.