BEIJING – China has applauded the warm remarks made by Prime Minister ImranKhan on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The premier during a high-level meeting stated that the mega infrastructureproject will bring economic progress not only to Pakistan but to the entireregion.

Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Zhao Lijian during a briefing said‘We have noted the relevant remarks by Prime Minister Imran Khan and weappreciate it.

Adding that, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was an open and inclusiveinternational economic cooperation initiative that was dedicated toimproving connectivity and achieving common development’.

China is having a discussion with third parties, including Afghanistan onthe extension of the key project.

On Monday, PM met China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong and reiteratedthe highest priority accorded by the government to the China PakistanEconomic Corridor (CPEC) and the firm commitment to expeditiously completeits projects.

Pakistan-China bilateral relations, including CPEC, the 70th anniversary ofthe establishment of diplomatic ties, vaccine cooperation, and high-levelbilateral exchanges were discussed during the meeting, PM’s Office saidMonday.