KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan will attend the third edition of Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2019 which will take place in Riyadh from Oct. 29-31 2019, officials confirmed on Friday.
The prime minister will be accompanied by top officials of his government and a high-powered business delegation.
Marked under the theme “What is Next for Global Business?” the FII2019 is expected to bring together decision makers, leading investors and global experts to explore future economic trends and opportunities, shed light on the future of industries, and discuss how investment can continue to drive overall global prosperity and development.
Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, told Arab News on Friday that Khan “tentatively planned” to attend the FII2019 conference in Saudi Arabia but the details were yet to be confirmed.
The event will offer tte participants an opportunity to explore new trends, and challenges that are vital for shaping the global investment landscape.
The chairman of Pak-Saudi Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mian Mehmood, told Arab News that “Tentatively, Prime minister, finance minister and other officials are scheduled to participate in the FII 2019 along with business delegations.”
Circulars have also been issued to the business community notifying them of the opportunity to participate in the conference, said Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Senior vice President of the Federation of Pakistan chambers of commerce and Industry.
The Pakistani premier also participated in the FII 2018 last year where he spoke about the economic opportunities that Pakistan offered and invited investors to his country.
Last year’s event, organized under the theme “A Blueprint for the 22nd Century,” was attended by 3,500 participants where more than $60 billion worth of agreements were signed including major investments across a range of sectors, including energy, housing, health and trade.
PM Khan to attend Riyadh’s Future Investment Initiative this month
PM Khan to attend Riyadh’s Future Investment Initiative this month
- The three-day event themed “What is Next for Global Business” will start from October 29 in Riyadh
- 3,500 participants attended FII2018 where more than $60 billion worth of agreements were signed
Pakistan expands crypto engagement with appearance at Mar-a-Lago finance forum
- Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Chairman Bilal bin Saqib attends World Liberty Financial event at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate
- Discussions focused on future of global financial infrastructure, digital assets, stablecoins, capital markets innovation, says Saqib’s office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman and Minister of State Bilal bin Saqib joined global finance leaders at an event hosted by World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture linked to US President Donald Trump’s family, Saqib’s office said on Thursday.
The event was hosted by World Liberty Financial, a crypto-based finance platform launched in September 2024 linked to Trump’s family. According to Saqib’s office, the gathering was held at Mar-a-Lago, the private estate and club owned by Trump in Florida.
Speakers and attendees at the event included David Solomon, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, Adena Friedman, chairperson and CEO of Nasdaq as well as Lynn Martin, president of the New York Stock Exchange, Saqib’s office said. The event was organized and hosted by Eric Trump and American businesspersons Zach Witkoff and Alex Witkoff.
“Discussions focused on the future of global financial infrastructure, digital assets, stablecoins, capital markets innovation and the evolving relationship between regulation and emerging financial technologies,” the statement said.
It said Saqib’s attendance at the event reflected Pakistan’s growing engagement with global discussions shaping the next phase of financial and technological transformation.
“As Pakistan moves toward modernizing its financial infrastructure and strengthening its position in the global digital economy, such high-level engagements signal increasing international recognition of the country’s regulatory direction and leadership,” the statement added.
Last month, Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding with a company affiliated with World Liberty Financial to explore the use of a dollar-linked stablecoin for cross-border payments.
Pakistan has stepped up efforts recently to regulate its digital asset sector and is exploring digital currency initiatives as part of broader measures to reduce cash usage.
