ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal, while felicitating the nation on 65th anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic relations, has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework would not only improve Pakistan’s economy but would also strengthen its defence.
Giving an interview to APP, he said, “The entire nation will have to play its role in the implementation of this vital initiative by exhibiting complete unity and solidarity, and thus giving a message to the world that Pakistan has now become economically vibrant and politically stable country.”
Ahsan asked the foreign investors to invest their money in Pakistan, as there was complete political stability in the country and conducive environment for foreign investment.
He said Pak-China friendship had become a model for the world, adding, “China has been supporting Pakistan unconditionally for the last 65 years, while Pakistan has reciprocated to its time-tested friend’s gestures at all the for a positively,” the minister said, adding, “That’s why, friendship between the two countries is considered higher than Himalayas, deeper than sea and sweeter than honey.”
Ahsan further said although both the countries were very close on the political front, but the present government, after coming to power, transformed this friendship into an economic partnership.
“Pakistan, he said, “had become number one country for the Chinese investment in this region, owing to CPEC initiative. “The economic relations between the two countries are progressing at a fast pace and owing to CPEC framework, these relations are now touching new heights,” he added.
The minister hoped that Pak-China friendship would help resolve energy crisis and create employment opportunities besides connecting the four provinces and remote areas.
