ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the government wants to open up Pakistan for the Russian investors, assuring they will be facilitated in every possible manner.
According to state-run media, the PM, while addressing the Pakistani and Russian business community in Moscow, invited the Russian businessmen to invest in diverse sectors of Pakistan, including oil and gas, agriculture, railways, energy, IT, pharma, textiles, military technologies, steels and automotive. He also called upon Pakistani entrepreneurs to have more interaction with businesses in Russia.
The prime minister said Pakistan will be hosting a gathering of investors by the end of March and the Russian investors are also invited to attend the moot.
He said it will be a time for the Russian investors to explore the possibilities of investment in Pakistan.
Imran Khan said connectivity between Pakistan, Central Asian states and Russia holds immense opportunities.
During his recent official visit to Russia, following the meeting with the Russian president, the PM had an interactive session with notable businessmen of Pakistan and Russia over dinner.
He stated that Pakistan, as a market of more than 220 million, provided opportunity for trade and investment. He further stated that the investment conference in Pakistan next month would be an opportunity for metallurgical, energy, construction and oil and gas companies to explore the immense potential in Pakistan.
