Pakistan, China discuss cooperation in telecom sector, Backhaul Fiber Optics Network and Safe City project

Islamabad: Pakistan and China have discussed cooperation in the telecom sector, Backhaul Fiber Optics Network, and Safe City project.

Pakistani Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque met the representatives of the Norinco Group China here to exchange views on cooperation.

In view of its long association with Pakistan, Norinco has shown keen interest to further the strategic relationships by undertaking joint ventures in the field of telecommunications.

Speaking during the meeting, Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque said the Information Technology (IT) sector had vast potential and incentives to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

The two discussed cooperation in the telecom sector, Backhaul Fiber Optics Network, and Safe City project.

The officials and representatives of Norinco including Maj General Ali Farhan (retd), Brigadiar Tahir Islam (retd), Shahid Rafique, Ding Weimin, General Manager, Norinco Group and Zhang Jin, Senior Executive business Department Norinco Group attended the meeting.

Chief representative of civilian part of Norinco Pakistan Zhang Yong was also present on the occasion.