CPEC Is Framwork Of Regional Connectivity: High Commissioner Of Pakistan In Colombo

High Commissioner of Pakistan in Colombo, Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a framework of regional connectivity and will not only benefit China and Pakistan but will have positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India, Central Asian Republics, and the region.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Nov, 2018 ) :High Commissioner of Pakistan in Colombo, Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a framework of regional connectivity and will not only benefit China and Pakistan but will have positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India, Central Asian Republics, and the region.

He stated this while delivering a lecture on "China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): A New Vision for Regional and Global Connectivity and Economic Cooperation," in Colombo, a message reaching here Friday said.

The event was organized by the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO), Sri Lanka and attended by Commander of Sri Lanka Army, Lt. Gen. N.U.M.M.W.

Senanayake,Commander of Sri Lanka Navy,Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe, students of Defence Command and Staff College and KDU, senior retired officers of Sri Lankan Armed Forces and officials of the High Commission of Pakistan.

The High Commissioner, highlighting the various aspects of CPEC and underscored that the flagship project would act as a catalyst for connecting China and South Asia to Central Asia, Eurasia, West Asia and vice versa along with Pakistan's enhanced connectivity with many countries in various regions for economic progress. Ultimately, Pakistan will become a trading hub for the region as well as for extra regional trade and transit, he added.

Dr. Shahid Hashmat said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project is a flagship venture of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which is aimed at accelerating economic growth across the world.

On Sri Lanka-Pakistan relations, the High Commissioner said that both countries werelinked by strong bonds of culture & history and enjoy very stable bilateral relations.