‘Belt & Road Trade & Investment Forum’: Pakistan advocates new phase of China-South Asia industrial cooperation

Pakistan has emphasized the need to advance China–South Asia economic cooperation from traditional trade relations toward deeper industrial partnerships during the 2026 Belt and Road Trade and Investment Forum, held in Beijing under the theme “Creating the New Pattern for a Shared Future.” Atif Ikram Sheikh, Vice President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Pakistan Chapter) has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), describing the country as a key partner in promoting regional connectivity, trade, investment, and economic integration across South Asia.