GWADAR – First Gwadar Expo will begin in Gwadar on Monday. Prime MinisterShahid Khaqan Abbasi will inaugurate the two-day event being attended byforeign dignitaries, ambassadors and people from business community acrossthe world.

The expo aims at highlighting the significance of Gwadar Port and GwadarFree Zone as emerging business hub and create maximum awareness about thefull scope of Gwadar Projects.

It will also provide a platform for interaction between local and foreignbusiness entrepreneurs, financiers, investors and government officials toutilize the benefits of this mega project for enhanced investment, businessand employment opportunities.

The expo is being jointly organized by Gwadar Development Authority andChina Overseas Ports Holding Company.

A business centre has also been set up by the China Overseas Ports HoldingCompany which will provide a one-window operation for matters includingimmigration, customs, visa operations and port clearance facilities.

This two-day event will also highlight the success of companies alreadyworking on CPEC related projects, and provide detailed concrete informationabout opportunities for industrial cooperation between Chinese andPakistani businessmen.