Chinese consul general discusses trade prospects with LCCI chief.

LAHORE -- Consul General of China Zhao Shiren said on Thursday that collaboration in various sectors of economy between the private sector of Pakistan and his country could take bilateral trade to new heights.

The Consulate will fully cooperate for exchange of trade delegations between the two countries, he said while talking to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Nauman Kabir. LCCI Senior Vice President Rehman Aziz Chan, Vice President Haris Ateeq and former senior vice president Ali Hussam Asghar were also president.

The consul general identified some issues regarding policy, taxation and duty tariff and said that the visa issues would be resolved soon. He said that Punjab had a lot of potential while Lahore is a hub of trade and economic activates. 'I am very happy to visit Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry,' the consul general said.

He added that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a crucial project under the Belt and Road Initiative, was not just a gift but a project of mutual interest for both the countries which would bring prosperity to the people of Pakistan.

LCCI President Nauman Kabir said, "We are very mindful of the deep and close ties between Pakistan and China and are fully determined to play our role in further strengthening these relations." He said that CPEC had given new height to these ties and the project had the potential to change the fate of Pakistan. He said that China was the best friend and most reliable neighbour of Pakistan. "We are really grateful to China for its full support and help whenever Pakistan faces any challenging situation," he said.

Mian Nauman Kabir said that Pakistan government and public, both are at the same page while welcoming Chinese...