ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, hosted a high-level meeting with a joint delegation of ASEAN Ambassadors and High Commissioners at the Board of Investment office in Islamabad.
The delegation included H.E. Mr. Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador of Thailand and Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI); H.E. Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Ambassador of Indonesia; H.E. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia; H.E. Mr. Pham Ahn Tuan, Ambassador of Vietnam; H.E. Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines; H.E. Mr. Wunna Han, Ambassador of Myanmar; and H.E. Col. (Rtd.) Pengiran Haji Kamal Bashah Pengiran Haji Ahmad, High Commissioner of Brunei.
The meeting, also attended by Secretary BOI Mr. Jamil Ahmad Qureshi and senior officials, reflected Pakistan’s strong commitment to deepening economic engagement with ASEAN nations.
Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh emphasized ASEAN’s strategic importance as a key partner for Pakistan and briefed the delegation on the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in attracting foreign investment and promoting industrial growth.
He highlighted opportunities in IT, infrastructure, textiles, mining, food, and tourism, noting Pakistan’s investor-friendly environment and regulatory reforms.
The ASEAN envoys expressed keen interest in exploring investment opportunities and strengthening trade, connectivity, and collaboration. They appreciated Pakistan’s pro-investment reforms and commitment to facilitating regional partnerships.
Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh reaffirmed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan is pursuing an export-led growth strategy and sustainable investment policies. Secretary BOI underscored that BOI and SIFC are enabling a seamless investment experience across Pakistan.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to enhance regional cooperation, develop actionable investment initiatives, and promote shared economic prosperity.
