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Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired review meeting on CPEC Phase- 2

August 16, 2024

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a review meeting on CPEC Phase 2 and the upcoming 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) session. The meeting, attended by senior officials and representatives from various ministries, focused on preparations for the JCC meeting, covering key areas such as infrastructure, energy, economic development, and the security of Chinese personnel in Pakistan. Minister Iqbal emphasized the priority of safeguarding Chinese citizens, the prompt initiation of the ML-1 project, and finalizing agreements on the Mineral Corridor during the JCC session.

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase 2 and the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) on Tuesday at the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives.
Attendees included the Additional Secretary of the Ministry, senior officials from various ministries, and representatives from federal and provincial ministries.
The officials received a comprehensive briefing on the preparations for the upcoming online JCC meeting scheduled for this week.
Discussions covered projects related to communications, infrastructure, energy, economic development, agriculture, and the security of Chinese officials working in Pakistan.
Addressing the security concerns for Chinese personnel, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal asserted that ensuring the protection and safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and programs is a top priority for the Government of Pakistan.
He highlighted that a comprehensive security strategy has been formulated, and Pakistan will implement effective measures to safeguard Chinese citizens.
Minister Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the priority of commencing the bidding process for the ML-1 project without delay and establishing a precise timeline for its timely initiation. Concerning the Mineral Corridor, he directed that efforts should be intensified to finalize the agreement during this JCC session.
Additionally, he instructed the organization of sub-working group meetings with Chinese officials to expedite discussions on the Mineral Corridor projects.
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