Shanghai Cooperation Organization, led by Sindh, became a focal point of economic and diplomatic cooperation worldwide as Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had separate meetings with Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong and Iraqi Consul General Dr Mehr Mujahid Jejan at Chief Minister House.
Besides promises of foreign investment, development projects, and diplomatic ties, Sindh’s Turkish engagement will put Sindh at the centre as a foreign investment hub.
CPEC: China Increases Investment in Sindh
Sindh CM emphasized that the development and implementation of CPEC projects were vital to the province’s growth during his meeting with Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong. He emphasized that President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping had paved the way for new investment and development in Karachi and other regionsof the province.
The meeting resulted in several key decisions, including:
✅ Karachi Water Projects – China has initiated several major water projects to address Karachi’s water shortage.
✅ Solar Power Expansion – China will lead the charge in solar energy projects, enhancing Sindh as it shifts towards renewable energy.
✅ Upcoming Visit to China — CM Murad Ali Shah has announced his upcoming visit to China to finalise key agreements regarding investment and infrastructure projects.
Describing agriculture, technology, and the industrial and mining sectors as potential investment opportunities for Chinese investors, Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong reiterated China’s sincere interest in investing in Sindh.
He also lauded PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for the diplomatic and economic relations established between the two countries during his tenure as Pakistan’s foreign minister.
Iraq’s diplomatic mission in Pakistan reopened
Twenty years after closing its consulate in Karachi, Iraq’s diplomatic mission in Pakistan reopened its consulate on Wednesday.
Sindh’s CM welcomed the announcement made by the Iraqi Consul General, Dr. Mehr Mujahid Jejan, during a meeting with provincial leadership regarding the resumption of visa and consular services, reiterating this will further benefit religious pilgrims and the general public of Sindh.
Here are some key takeaways from the meeting:
One of the latest routes to be introduced, this direct route has become a relief for Pakistani pilgrims seeking to visit the holy sites of Iraq. The Iraqi consulate has reinstated visas, easing business and religious travel.
The two discussed opportunities for cultural and trade partnerships to revive historical relations between Pakistan and Iraq.
Iraq was one of the first countries to open a consulate in Pakistan, said Dr. Jejan, highlighting the historic ties between Iraq and Pakistan. Grateful for his welcome, he said Karachi was  his home and promised to strengthen diplomatic relations further.
The meeting ended cordially, where Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah and the Director General of the Iraq Consulate exchanged Ramadan wishes.
Sindh’s Rising Global Profile
As China expands its investment and Iraq reinvigorates its diplomatic representation, Sindh is emerging quickly as a bridge and strategic cooperation through international collaboration.
The province’s authorities still communicate with global partners to enhance infrastructure, trade and cultural exchanges.
This also sets the basis for Sindh’s future, with the new CM, Murad Ali Shah, travelling to China and Iraq , increasing its diplomatic presence in Karachi.
Sindh’s role continues to be strengthened in shaping Pakistan’s global economic and diplomatic climate.
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