PM Shehbaz lauds CPEC as a game-changer for Pakistan’s economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the CPEC for its unprecedented impact on Pakistan’s economy during an event celebrating its 10-year completion. He highlighted the transformation brought about by CPEC with the support of the Chinese leadership and expressed hope for continued growth in sectors such as agriculture and IT, as well as the development of special economic zones. The Prime Minister acknowledged China’s support during challenging times and emphasized the strong partnership between the two countries. He also referred to the Belt and Road Initiative as a reflection of President Xi Jinping’s principles of peace, friendship, and economic cooperation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) gathered momentum unheard of in Pakistan’s economic history.
Addressing an event on the completion of 10 years of CPEC, the PM said the initiative, with the complete support of the Chinese leadership, transformed Pakistan’s economic landscape.
He regretted that CPEC was obstructed for four years, and baseless allegations were leveled against China.
CPEC: An ongoing journey
He expressed hope that CPEC will again kickstart growth in various sectors including agriculture and IT, as well as encourage special economic zones.
The PM said that China was there for Pakistan in very difficult times when Pakistan was striving for the International Monetary Fund agreement.
He said Pakistan will not default, adding that it was time to work hard and bring Pakistan back to prosperity.
The PM also congratulated the leadership and people of the two countries saying that the neighbors are iron brothers, and ‘‘CPEC is a new chapter in this time-tested and evergreen strategic cooperative partnership’’.
PM Shehbaz said that the Belt and Road Initiative is a manifestation of President Xi Jinping’s philosophy of peace, friendship, economic partnership and coexistence.
Last month, the PM had met Chinese Premier Li Qiang wherein the two sides agreed to celebrate the decade of CPEC this year to showcase its success.
Expressing satisfaction at the steady development of CPEC projects in Pakistan, the two sides agreed on CPEC’s centrality for Pakistan’s socio-economic development and expressed their firm commitment to continue working together for realizing its shared objectives for the two countries.
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