Islamabad: Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted briefings on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for resident diplomatic missions of several countries from East and Central Asia and Middle East. Chaired by Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific), two rounds of briefings were convened on September 15 and 16, 2022.

Panel of briefers also included senior officials of Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and Board of Investment. In her briefing, Additional Secretary shared underlying vision of CPEC, which was based on Pakistan’s desire for connectivity and interest in deepening linkages with Central Asia, Middle East and East Asian region. She emphasised that CPEC had added a new dimension in Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, which was based on mutual understanding and respect.

Pakistan welcomes development partners and enterprises from around world to strengthen investment and trade linkages and consider opportunities in Special Economic Zones. Thanking Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant government departments for briefing, participating diplomatic missions underscored abiding mutual interest in enhancing economic cooperation.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 17 2022

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