PM to meet CEOs of top 20 global firms

High level meeting reviews preparations for 'game-changer' investment talks with Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and others

ISLAMABAD:

A high-level meeting on Tuesday finalised a list of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of global retail companies, including Amazon, Alibaba and Walmart, to arrange a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

These companies represent several countries including the United States (US), China, the United Kingdom (UK), Germany, the Netherlands and France. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan, and Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani attended the meeting in Islamabad.

The meeting discussed preparations for the upcoming interaction between PM Sharif and the CEOs of the top 20 companies in Pakistan. The federal ministers reviewed arrangements and the invitation process for the CEOs to meet the prime minister. Participants also deliberated on strategic measures to promote investment in Pakistan and highlight the country's economic and geopolitical significance on the global stage.

SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan emphasised that Pakistan holds immense strategic importance and offers vast investment opportunities across multiple sectors. He added that the prime minister's upcoming meeting with the top CEOs would be a "game-changer for Pakistan's economy."

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan stated that trade policies are being aligned with modern global trends to ensure sustainable economic growth, while Food Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain highlighted the need to adopt modern technology to enhance agricultural productivity.

Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani noted that stability in the investment sector would lead to increased employment opportunities and sustainable economic development. Akhtar Khan further mentioned that the government's outreach to ambassadors and global stakeholders is part of a broader effort to project Pakistan's positive image internationally.

The ministers reiterated that the government views the private sector as a strong and essential partner in national development. They affirmed that PM Sharif's investment-friendly policies are yielding tangible, positive outcomes for Pakistan's economy.