By. Fatima Javed
FF Steel Limited, a leading player in Pakistan’s steel industry, hosts a vibrant Chinese Corporate event in Islamabad, marking the onset of the Chinese Dragon Year 2024.
The event, graced by esteemed guests and representatives from various Chinese key sectors, aimed to foster camaraderie and collaboration among Pakistani and Chinese enterprises, particularly within the context of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Distinguished figures from the realms of business, government, and international cooperation converged at the venue, including Wang Hui hua, Chairman All Pakistan Chinese Enterprise Association (APCEA) and MD China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), and Zarak K Khattak, CEO FF Steel Limited.
Dr. Hassan Daud Butt, former Project Director CPEC and CEO KPK Board of Investment (BOI), in his opening address, set the tone for the event by emphasizing the pivotal role of CPEC in Pakistan’s economic landscape and lauded FF Steel’s unwavering support to various ventures within the corridor.
He underscored the collaborative efforts between Pakistan and Chinese enterprises and pledged continued assistance until the successful culmination of CPEC projects. He further highlighted a stronger role of business-to-business collaboration in CPEC phase II and encouraged more Pakistani enterprises to join hands with Chinese companies.
Zarak K Khattak MD FF Steel, in his remarks, shed light on the company’s pivotal contributions to the initiatives undertaken by Chinese enterprises.Recognizing the steel sector’s importance in Pakistan’s economy, he emphasized the belief in collaboration for economic development.
The Chinese Corporate Event serves as a testament to the enduring partnership between Pakistan and China, epitomizing the shared vision for economic prosperity and development within the CPEC framework. We will continue our support in CPEC and foster Pak- China’s deep friendship, he added.
Wang Huihoaprovided insights into the ongoing Energy China projects. Hesaid that Chinese Companies are committed to the development of Pakistan and are playing a critical role in the development of infrastructure energy projects and a host of other projects to contribute to the economy of Pakistan.
AsimAyub from BOI emphasized the significance of local and Chinese enterprises in advancing the objectives of CPEC, pledging steadfast support to the initiative.
Badaruz Zaman, Chief Sales Officer FF Steel and former commercial counselor Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, shared his personal experiences and close ties with Chinese counterparts, reiterating his company’s commitment to bolstering collaboration with Chinese enterprises.
