FM Qureshi urges Commonwealth countries to invest in Pakistan

Foreign minister says CPEC project not restricted to China and Pakistan

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday extended an invitation to Commonwealth countries to invest in Pakistan’s special economic zones being set-up as a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, Radio Pakistan reported.

While addressing a news conference in Islamabad, he said: “We are easing visa policies to encourage people to come and invest in the country. I invite all Commonwealth members to come and invest in our special economic zones."

'Pakistan to welcome Commonwealth partnership in SEZs on CPEC route'

Qureshi added that CPEC was providing a platform for regional development, an increase in productivity rate and prosperity.

The foreign minister further said that the project is not restricted to just Pakistan and China and the project will ensure sustainable economic growth in the future.

Qureshi was also of the opinion that European countries need to look into establishing legal pathways for skilled and semi-skilled workers from countries like Pakistan.