KARACHI/CHANGSHA, September 19, 2026: A high-level Sindh government delegation attended the launch ceremony of the 2026 Hunan International Friendship Cities Economic and Trade Exchange Event and Cooperation Dialogue in Changsha, China.

The event took place on September 18 in Hunan Province.

The delegation was led by Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Transport and Mass Transit and Information Sharjeel Inam Memon.

It included Qassim Naveed Qamar, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh, and Khizar Pervaiz, CEO of the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF).

Pakistan’s Consul General in Guangzhou Yasir Iqbal Butt and Trade and Investment Counsellor Muhammad Imran also accompanied the delegation.

Delegates From 28 Countries Attend Event

Representatives and ministers from 28 countries attended the event.

The gathering focused on opportunities for economic cooperation and stronger relations between Hunan and international partner regions.

Hunan Governor Mao Weiming welcomed the foreign delegates.

He called for stronger sister-province relations between Hunan and participating provinces and regions.

The event provided a platform for delegates to explore potential cooperation in trade, investment and other areas.

Sindh Says Strong Provinces Are Key to a Strong Federation

Sindh, Hunan Discuss Stronger Cooperation

Sharjeel Inam Memon held discussions with provincial leaders from Hunan during the event.

The talks focused on strengthening relations between Sindh and Hunan.

The two sides explored opportunities for broader cooperation across multiple sectors.

The Sindh government delegation also highlighted the potential for greater trade and investment links between the two provinces.

Sindh Seeks Investment and Trade Opportunities

The Sindh government said the participation of its delegation could create new opportunities for cooperation with Hunan Province.

The visit may help attract investment and expand trade links between Sindh and Hunan.

It could also encourage greater people-to-people exchanges between the two regions.

The Sindh government said stronger engagement with Hunan could support future economic partnerships and create new avenues for investment and commercial cooperation.