- Home
- Pakistan
- News
- President Alvi makes positive assessment on CPEC cooperation: Chinese Foreign Ministry
President Alvi Makes Positive Assessment On CPEC Cooperation: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Faizan Hashmi Published December 16, 2020 | 04:11 PM
President Dr. Arif Alvi has made a positive assessment on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cooperation which has advanced despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the Chinese side fully agrees with him
BEIJING, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Dec, 2020 ) :President Dr. Arif Alvi has made a positive assessment on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cooperation which has advanced despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the Chinese side fully agrees with him.
"The Chinese side fully agrees with the positive assessment made by President Dr. Arif Alvi on the CPEC cooperation," Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday during his regular briefing in response to a question about the President's recent interview to the Chinese media.
He said CPEC had been developing with a positive momentum since its inception in 2013, as a pioneer project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
"As we have talked about it before, China and Pakistan have been working together to fight the pandemic and despite the challenges posed by pandemic, all the CPEC projects have been effectively moved ahead," he said.
He remarked that cooperation between the two countries had provided an important support to the Pakistan's efforts to fight the pandemic and stabilize its economy.
The spokesperson said, functioning of power transmission line from Mitiari to Lahore help enhance power supply network in Pakistan.
About Lahore Metro Orange Line, he said with the launch of this mega transport project, Pakistan has entered in the era of subway.
While commenting on Gwadar port, an important component of the CPEC, he said the port processed 26,000 tons of fertilizer for Afghanistan in two batches this month only in four days while 22,000 tons fertilizer was unloaded setting a record.
Wang Wenbin said the Chinese side would continue to work with Pakistan to implement the consensus reached by the two leaders and continue to advance CPEC.
"We will ensure steady implementation of the current projects and focus on industrial and agricultural fields," he added.
He said the Chinese side would ensure that high quality Belt and Road cooperation would deliver greater benefits to the two countries and people in the region.
During the interview with CCTV, the President said Pakistan's ties with China had been strengthened as the two countries worked together to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic as well as deepen cooperation on CPEC.
Dr Alvi also hailed China's assistance in tackling the pandemic in Pakistan.
China had shared its experience of regular epidemic prevention and sent seven batches of medical supplies as well as two medical teams to help Pakistan, he said.
Earlier this year, the Gwadar port, one of the key projects under CPEC, officially started taking cargo under the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement.
It was proved as a huge potential of the Gwadar port, Alvi said adding that a number of developmental projects were currently in full swing to further boost trade between Pakistan and Central Asian states.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's visit schedule being discussed
Govt decides to procurement wheat from farmers
Deputy PM to pay 4-day visit to China from Monday
Pakistan seeks foreign investments in diverse sectors: PM
Digital transformation key priority for govt to improve tax collection: Aurangze ..
President-designate of COP29 for collective efforts to deal with climate change ..
Punjab Assembly Speaker suspends 27 members
World Migratory Bird Day being observed today
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 11 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 11 May 2024
Taxing cigarettes a way forward for public and economic health
3 Gawadar attack victims funeral offered
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Punjab governor takes pride in being political worker
7 hours ago -
District coordination committee meets
8 hours ago -
3 Tandoors sealed for selling roti, naan on exorbitant prices
8 hours ago -
Gilani stresses need to incentivize agriculture, industry to address unemployment
9 hours ago -
May 12 carnage is full off sorrow: Bilawal
10 hours ago -
Commissioner distributes prizes among winners of ‘Tent-pegging’ competitions
10 hours ago
-
President lauds National Hockey Team’s performance in Azlan Shah Cup
10 hours ago -
Chief Secretary directs DCs, ACs to improve public service standards
10 hours ago -
SHC active in promotion of ADR in province: CJ Abbasi
10 hours ago -
Maria Naveed appointed as Focal Person for minorities
10 hours ago -
CM felicitates hockey team on winning silver medal
11 hours ago -
Fire erupts in garments factory
11 hours ago