ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China held the 7th meeting of Join Working Group(JWP) on Transport Infrastructure and signed the agreed minutes here onFriday.
Pakistan’s Federal Secretary for Communications Jawad Rafique Malik andChina’s Chief Planner of Ministry of Transport Wang Zhiqing signed theminutes, a press release said.
Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed and seniorofficers of the ministry and National Highway Authority were also present.
The Chinese delegation, led by Wang Zhiqing, also called on Minister forCommunications and Postal Services Murad Saeed.
While welcoming the delegation, the minister highlighted importance of theJWG Forum and its effectiveness in implementation of China PakistanEconomic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructure development projects.
Murad Saaed acknowledged and appreciated the hard work, dedication andprofessional competence of Chinese engineers and their workers.
He expressed his commitment and resolve for removing the impediments intimely completion of the CPEC infrastructure projects, which would helpcreate more job opportunities and give a boost to local business.
The minister informed about the establishment of CPEC Authority to provideone window operation, speed up the project implementation and bring ease tothe Chinese investors.
He said Pakistan and China had been enjoying time-tested friendship inevery crisis.
Murad Saeed thanked the Peoples Republic of China for their strong supporton the Kashmir issue.
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He said “We look towards China as a model for economic development, povertyalleviation and eradication of corruption.”
He further said “we have also flagship program “Ehsas” which focuses onpoverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor”.
The delegation was also apprised about the three new and priority areas ofagriculture, tourism and poverty alleviation in 2nd Phase of CPECarrangement.
Wang appreciated the hospitality extended by government of Pakistan to theChinese delegation.
He emphasized on the fact that efforts made on the CPEC would deliverbenefits to the present and next generations.
He also acknowledged the hard work put forth by both the sides to realizethe vision of their leadership.
Federal Secretary Jawwad Rafique Malik highlighted the importance of JWG onTransport Infrastructure and shared the significant achievements madeduring the discussions.
