Times of Islamabad

China appreciates Pakistan over CPEC approach

China appreciates Pakistan over CPEC approach

The Chinese Authorities have appreciated remarks of Pakistan President Dr.Arif Alvi about the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for its role inboosting regional connectivity.

Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in his statementthat Just as President Alvi pointed out, the CPEC not only benefits thepeople of China and Pakistan but will also boost the development of othercountries in the region and elevate connectivity and economic cooperationthroughout the entire region,”

“We have noted President Alvi’s remarks, the CPEC is an important pilotprogram of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and a flagship inChina-Pakistan cooperation.”

The Spokesperson said since its launch six years ago, major progress hadbeen achieved with a large number of projects starting construction orbeing completed and more than $25 billion direct investment flowing intoPakistan.