Islamabad, September 21, 2023 (PPI-OT): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque says Gwadar Port, Special Eeconomic Zone and Gwadar International Airport will play an important role in the development of country particularly Balochistan province.

He was talking to the visiting media delegation of Balochistan, which called on him in Beijing.

The Ambassador briefed the delegation about Pakistan and China bilateral relations especially the current status of China Pakistan Economic Corridor which he termed as the flagship project of BRI and a strong symbol of Pak-China strong ties.

He said in the second phase of CPEC, the focus is on cooperation in science and technology, agriculture and social sector development.

Ambassador Moin ul Haque said Pakistan and China are all-weather friends and strategic cooperative partners and both the countries support each other during the challenging times.

He said China is focusing on the Balochistan province and has initiated several development projects especially in Gwadar.

He said that Gwadar has a potential to become the regional hub for business and trade and expressed the confidence that the port city would greatly contribute to the economy and bring about job and business opportunities for the locals.

The members of the media delegation appreciated the role of China in the development of Gwadar and Balochistan province saying that the projects like Gwadar port, hospital, schools and roads have greatly contributed to regional connectivity and generated employment opportunities of the local people.

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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Government of Pakistan

4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-9103557

Email: [email protected]

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