Caretaker FM Jilani pledges to fast-track CPEC projects, leveraging Chinese expertise
Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani emphasizes Pakistan’s aspiration for friendly relations with a global spectrum of nations, encompassing China, the United States, European Union, Turkiye, and Arab countries, while highlighting the significance of robust economic partnerships. He takes pride in Pakistan’s role as a signatory of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) since 2013, underscoring CPEC’s central role in the country’s economic advancement. Jilani anticipates a crucial upcoming phase of CPEC, aiming to expedite projects across various sectors, leveraging Chinese expertise, and intending to bolster economic ties with major partners like the United States, China, and the European Union.
Caretaker Minister for Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani has said that Pakistan is desirous of having cordial relations with entire international community including China, the United States, European Union, Turkiye and Arab countries.
In an exclusive talk with Radio Pakistan correspondent Ghazanfar Aziz, he said we want to strengthen our economic relations with these countries as well.
Replying to a question about China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Minister said he is proud of being a signatory of the CPEC in May 2013 during the Chinese Prime Minister’s visit to Pakistan.
He said CPEC is a major flagship programme of the economic development of the country, and we have completed many development projects under the CPEC during the past ten years.
Jalil Abbas Jilani said the next phase of CPEC will also be quite significant for Pakistan and accelerating pace of work on projects being carried out under the CPEC in IT, Agriculture, Railways, and in other sectors while utilizing Chinese expertise will be our foremost priority.
The Caretaker Foreign Minister said we need to further improve our economic policy with focus on improving economic ties with all the countries including regional, and other major important countries.
He said we will also try our level best to further cement our economic ties with the United States, China and the European Union, which are the major trading partners of Pakistan.
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