Jam attends opening ceremony of ‘Belt and Road Summit’ in HK
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan attended the opening ceremony of the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on Wednesday, which brought together senior political leaders, ministers, diplomats, business executives and representatives of Belt and Road Initiative partner countries. According to an official statement, prior to the opening ceremony, the minister attended a…
Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan participated in the opening of the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The summit gathered high-ranking political figures, ministers, diplomats, business executives and BRI partner country representatives. Prior to the ceremony, Khan dined with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Laos and other dignitaries at a welcome banquet hosted by Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee.
During the event, Khan engaged with fellow ministers and leaders, discussing the BRI, regional connectivity, trade cooperation, and its economic advantages. He also met with John Lee and China's Vice Minister of Commerce, among others. On Wednesday morning, Khan attended the formal opening of the 11th BRI Summit. In his address, Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the importance of the BRI in promoting connectivity, economic growth opportunities, and strengthening cooperation among participating economies.
Other leaders, including the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Vice President of Uruguay, and Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, echoed the need for deeper economic ties, increased trade and investment, better regional connectivity, and shared growth under the BRI framework. Pakistan showcased its trade and investment potential through a dedicated booth at the summit.
Khan is set to deliver a special address on September 10, where he will likely discuss Pakistan's stance on trade, connectivity, regional cooperation, and potential collaborations with BRI partner nations.
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