CPEC projects to be expedited in KP
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PESHAWAR - Minister for Finance Taimur Saleem Jhagra said on Tuesday that the mega project China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would usher in socio economic development of both countries. He was talking in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Yao Jing the other day says a hand out.
He said the CPEC was the landmark project of economic cooperation between the two countries and an important part of the joint construction of the belt and road initiative holds immense importance for the economy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
KP government will take all necessary steps to benefit massively from the opportunities that will be created in near future as a result of the said project.
Minister Finance held threadbare discussion on matters of mutual interest and highlighted the geo political and economic importance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Investment opportunities in KP and steps needed to improve the relation were also discussed in the meeting.
They also exchanged views on strengthening pragmatic cooperation between the Chinese side and KP, including KP projects under the framework of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
It was mutually agreed that Rashakai Special Economic Zone will be developed on emergency basis and all the required facilities will be provided which will increase the employment opportunities for the youth of KP.
Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing appreciated the steps taken by KP government for expediting developmental process in the province, strengthening the institutions and ensuring welfare of the masses.
The Provincial Minister believed that CPEC will bring prosperity in KP and the present government will extend full support and assistance to facilitate CPEC projects in the province.