ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador breaks silence over media reports ofCoronavirus effects on Pakistan China CPEC Project.
Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing on Tuesday said that the Coronavirus outbreakwould have no impact on the implementation timelines of projects under boththe China, Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Belt and RoadInitiative (BRI).
In an exclusive interview with *Pakistan Today*, Jing said that almost allprojects under the early harvest phase of CPEC have been completed or arenear completion.
“However, there are a few negotiations on projects in the second phase,like the ML-1, that are currently in process. The government is very keento get CPEC projects completed in time.
We look towards the CPEC and BRI from a long term perspective so, therewould be no impact on these projects,” he said, adding that the BRI wouldhelp drive the economy of China’s international allies.
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Welcoming the statement by Prime Minister’s Advisor on Commerce, Trade andIndustry Abdul Razzak Dawood, the Chinese envoy said that China wouldcontinue economic cooperation with Pakistan.
Briefing this scribe about the measures taken to contain the epidemic, Jingsaid that the Chinese government is taking all possible measures to countercoronavirus and prevent further spread.
“The outbreak is a huge challenge for China as well as the rest of theworld. It is a welcome sign that 500 people have been cured successfully.Our government is working hard to find proper medication for curingpatients with the help of medical experts from all over the globe,” he said.
