PM reaffirMs coMMitMent to exPeditious coMPletion of cPec Projects

PRIME Minister Imran Khan on Thursday underscored the transformational significance of the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expeditiously complete the CPEC projects.

The premier expressed these views during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong who called on him. During the meeting, views were exchanged on

China’s experience of poverty alleviation, Covid-19 situation, and bilateral relations.

The prime minister congratulated Chinese leadership on successfully achieving the momentous goal of eradicating extreme poverty from China and underlined that Pakistan was keen to learn from China’s experience of poverty alleviation as well as development.

He highlighted that Pakistan was currently facing third wave of Covid-19 and the government was taking necessary measures to combat it and has devised an elaborate plan of vaccination across the country.

PM Imran added that the people of Pakistan looked forward to welcoming President Xi Jinping to Pakistan at the earliest convenience.

Ambassador Rong conveyed cordial greetings of President Xi and Premier Li Keqiang and reaffirmed resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-China ties.

The envoy added that China will do its utmost to help Pakistan deal with the surge of Covid-19, including expeditious provision of vaccines. He also reiterated invitation to the prime minister to visit China.