Pakistan is an attractive destination for foreign investment: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, August 22 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is an attractive destination for foreign investment.

He was talking to Investment Manager, Finnfund, Finland Ulla-Maija Rantapuska, accompanied by Honorary Consul General of Pakistan for Finland Wille Eerola who called on him in Islamabad, on Monday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the importance of longstanding relations between Pakistan and Finland based on mutual cooperation in diverse fields.

Mentioning the business friendly policies adopted by the current government, the Prime Minister added that Pakistan has great opportunities for investment in IT, energy, agriculture, industries and e-commerce sector.

Ulla-Maija Rantapuska informed the Prime Minister about the interest Finnfund has in investing in the areas of renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions and digital infrastructure solutions in Pakistan.

She also mentioned that Finnfund has already invested 3 million dollars equity of 17.59 percent shareholding in TPL Insurance Limited, Pakistan.

The Prime Minister appreciated the proposals of Finnfund and assured that the government will facilitate the Finnfund in the said ventures.