ECO Is Significant Development For Pakistan As A Major Regional

ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 01st Mar, 2017 ) : Commodore (Rtd) and International expert, Dr. Azhar has said that this was a significant and pleasant development and opportunity for Pakistan for organizing Economic Cooperation Organization summit 2017 in Islamabad .

Talking to Radio Pakistan , he said that this was a response to a narrative built by adverse forces about isolating Pakistan.

In recent past naval exercises by 38 countries and recent ECO summit were proof of the fact that "our future is bright".

The world, he said had recognized importance of Pakistan as major regional player. He said that the region had been supplying energy to the world and has also become hub of economic activity as well.

Dr.Azhar added that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would play a significant role in connecting regional countries and "we have to move forward through comprehensive policy and pragmatism in this regard".