BEIJING: The 2nd Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference concluded in Beijing on September 4 with agreements and MoUs worth over USD 8.5 billion, marking a major breakthrough in bilateral economic cooperation.

Organised by the Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration with consulates in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai, the day-long event facilitated between 2,500 and 3,000 curated meetings across nine sectors and 40 sub-sectors. The conference led to the signing of 21 joint venture agreements valued at USD 1.5bn and more than 100 MoUs worth over USD 7bn.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who attended both the opening and closing sessions, witnessed the signing ceremony. In his keynote speech, he reaffirmed the “iron brotherhood” between Pakistan and China, praised Beijing’s economic transformation, and assured full facilitation, security, and follow-up on all commitments.

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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and senior officials from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Board of Investment, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industries & Production, and provincial departments played key roles in preparations.

This year’s edition, following the inaugural Shenzhen conference, was distinguished by its scale and planning. Sector-specific pitch books, guidelines, and orientation sessions were introduced to ensure targeted matchmaking, while structured feedback mechanisms were used to measure impact.

Officials said the outcomes signal a “new chapter” in B2B investment between the two countries, with a focus on sustained follow-up to translate MoUs into tangible projects.