ISLAMABAD: Diplomatic Missions of several countries from East and Central Asia and the Middle East was briefed on development of projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), here in a 2-Day Session concluded Friday.
According to a news handout issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted briefings on CPEC for resident Diplomatic Missions of several countries from East and Central Asia and the Middle East.
The handout said “two rounds of briefings were convened on 15 and 16 September 2022”, chaired by the Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific). The panel of briefers also included senior officials of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, and the Board of Investment.
In her briefing, the statement said, the Additional Secretary shared the underlying vision of CPEC, which was based on Pakistan’s desire for connectivity and interest in deepening linkages with Central Asia, the Middle East, and the East Asian region.
She, according to the statement, emphasized that CPEC had added a new dimension in the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, which was based on mutual understanding and respect.
Pakistan welcomes development partners and enterprises from around the world to strengthen investment and trade linkages and consider opportunities in Special Economic Zones (SEZ), it added.
Thanking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant Government departments for the briefing, participating Diplomatic Missions underscored abiding mutual interest in enhancing economic cooperation. –PR
