ISLAMABAD: China has again reiterated to work with Pakistan to promote the high-quality development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to promote regional connectivity and economic integration.

According to a Radio Pakistan’s report, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said this in a written reply in response to a comment made by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi about the Belt and Road Initiative and CPEC. The spokesperson said it promotes connectivity and makes important contribution to global trade facilitation and economic growth.