May 3, 2005	Tuesday	Rabi-ul-Awwal 23, 1426

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ISLAMABAD, May 2: An eight-member Chinese trade delegation has shown interest to invest in various Pakistani mega projects including minerals, mines, real estate, electricity and solar energy. The delegation led by the director-general of livestock bureau of district government of Zifu Yantai City, Qu Xize, stated this in a meeting with officials of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here on Monday.

An ICCI press release said the Chinese delegation appreciated Pakistan government’s efforts to attract foreign direct investment in the country.

Mr Qu Xize said real estate sector had fast been flourishing in Pakistan and the construction industry was also scaling peaks.

ICCI President Tariq Sadiq told the delegation that investment environment in Pakistan was quite conducive and there was a number of sectors, having great potential for foreign investors.

Mr Sadiq said Pakistan had become a very safe place to invest in without any fear. Both the countries have age old trade ties besides unanimous views on almost all matters of bilateral, regional and international interest, he noted. He said power generation in the country was very low and there was a dire need to introduce solar energy system especially in rural areas.