President Alvi Extends Invitation to German Investors for SEZ Opportunities within CPEC Framework

Exploring Collaborative Ventures in Pakistan's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for Mutual Growth

P.c. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

President Alvi Extends Invitation to German Investors for SEZ Opportunities within CPEC Framework


President Dr. Arif Alvi has extended a warm invitation to German investors, urging them to explore opportunities in Pakistan's burgeoning renewable energy sectors, encompassing wind, solar, and hydropower projects. He spoke passionately in Islamabad during a meeting with a delegation from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, a venerable German political foundation deeply engaged in Pakistan since the 1980s.

The President underscored the attractive prospects awaiting German investors, including access to Special Economic Zones under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Dr. Alvi reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to fortifying its collaboration with Germany in various domains, such as bolstering the capacity of Pakistani institutions dedicated to tackling climate change, fostering closer people-to-people connections, and promoting cooperation in higher education.

In emphasizing the significance of Pakistan's relationship with Germany, both bilaterally and within the European Union, the President expressed a fervent desire to amplify and solidify their mutually advantageous ties. He commended the continuous upswing in bilateral trade between Pakistan and Germany, underscoring the imperative to fully harness the immense potential for trade, investment, and business collaboration between the two nations.

President Dr. Alvi warmly welcomed Germany's unwavering support for extending the GSP Plus status to Pakistan, recognizing its pivotal role in facilitating trade relations. In addressing the regional landscape, he articulated Pakistan's steadfast belief that sustainable peace in South Asia hinges on the peaceful resolution of the Jammu & Kashmir dispute, aligning with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.