He was talking to the delegation from China Xinjiang Petroleum and Allied Services headed by General Manager Youting Kou who called on him here Tuesday and discussed with him investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector, said the statement.

The minister said the government was providing attractive package of incentives to the prospective investor in the onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration and it would welcome China Xinjiang Petroleum's investment in these activities.

Jadoon also highlighted the salient features of the investor friendly policies of the Pakistani government and oil and gas exploration activities in the country.

Kou briefed Jadoon on China Xinjiang Petroleum activities in the oil and gas and expressed keen desire to participate in the exploration activities.