Islamabad: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has reiterated the government’s commitment to improving and ensuring security of CPEC projects.
He said this while talking to Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad on Sunday.
Ahsan Iqbal said the first phase of CPEC has been successfully completed, highlighting that the second phase focused on industrial cooperation, agriculture, information technology and social development.
He said connecting CPEC to Central Asian states will contribute to regional economic stability and economic cooperation.
The minister said the development of Gwadar and the establishment of Special Economic Zones remained top government priorities.
The minister also discussed continued collaboration with China in the agriculture sector.
Ahsan Iqbal said the establishment of the Pakistan Space Centre was of national importance, and that China would play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely completion of this strategic project.
The two sides discussed the progress of ongoing China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects and preparations for the upcoming Joint Cooperation Committee meeting, where key decisions are expected to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Speaking on the occasion the Ambassador Jiang Zaidong reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s development efforts.
He assured that bilateral cooperation will continue to expand in coming years.
