ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister Asad Umer makes important revelations over the 2nd phase of the Pakistan China CPEC project.Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Asad Umar said that the second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would have projects of different nature.
While speaking in National Assembly’s meeting of standing committee for Planning, the minister said that the projects in the second phase of CPEC will be completed in partnership with the private sector.
“Under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), ML-1, agricultural and industrial sector projects will be implemented,” he said.
Asad Umar further said that priority will be given to those agriculturists and businessmen who would have business links with China.
“In the agricultural sector, some Pakistani companies have already initiated joint ventures with China,” he said.
Speaking on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the federal minister said that a sub-committee should be formed to practically implement SDGs.
“Framework related to SDGs will be included in the Vision 2030. The World Bank has framed a 100 years plan for Pakistan,” he added.