Silkway Impex hosts Belt and Road Initiative delegation, signs landmark MoU on Chinese investment

Silkway Impex Pvt. Ltd. Announced on Tuesday the successful conclusion of a high-level visit by a Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) delegation, culminating in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Silkway Impex and representatives of the BRI delegation.

This milestone marks the first time a BRI delegation has been formally hosted by a private Pakistani platform, underscoring Pakistan’s growing role as a strategic destination for structured Chinese investment.

The MoU establishes the framework for the creation of a bilateral investment facilitation platform, K28 Bridge, aimed at enabling long-term, compliant, and value-added Chinese investment into Pakistan across priority sectors, with a particular focus on mining and minerals—especially copper, as well as energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology.

The BRI delegation was led by Mr Deng Yubin, Leader of the Yunnan BRI Delegation and Standing Council Member of the Belt and Road Initiative. The delegation included senior representatives from Chinese enterprises and technical institutions engaged in mining, infrastructure, and industrial development.

Silkway Impex was represented by its Managing Directors Raja Taimur Rehman, Raja Hashim Rehman, and Selman Pataudi, who jointly hosted and coordinated the delegation’s engagements across Pakistan.

During the visit, the delegation held high-level meetings with key national institutions and leadership, including:

• The Federal Minister for Privatization
• The Federal Minister for the Board of Investment
• The Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division)
• Senior leadership of the Green Pakistan Initiative

These engagements focused on policy alignment, investment facilitation, downstream value creation, and Pakistan’s readiness to support responsible, large-scale foreign investment under the BRI framework.

Speaking on the occasion, Professor Yuan Haitao, Chief Geologist for Silkway Impex and a member of the delegation, highlighted a long-term vision for Pakistan’s minerals sector, noting the potential to build Pakistan’s first internationally listed mining company, anchored in strong governance, transparent structures, and global best practices.

“The signing of this MoU represents more than an agreement—it represents a shift toward structured, institutionalized cooperation between Pakistan and Chinese partners under the Belt and Road framework,” said Raja Taimur Rehman, Managing Director of Silkway Impex. “Silkway’s role is to serve as a credible bridge between policy, capital, and execution.”

Selman Pataudi, Managing Director – International, added that K28 Bridge would function as a facilitation and coordination platform rather than a traditional investment vehicle, ensuring alignment with national priorities, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability.

The establishment of K28 Bridge reflects a reciprocal structure, with aligned entities in both China and Pakistan, designed to support bilateral investment flows while respecting jurisdictional and regulatory frameworks in both countries.

Silkway Impex Pvt. Ltd. reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s economic development by enabling foreign investment that prioritizes local value addition, technology transfer, and sustainable growth.