ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with a worldwide appeal and membership has brought a paradigm shift to the concept of development, connectivity and regional integration.

He was addressing the opening ceremony of International Symposium in Bejing to commemorate the 10th anniversary of China’s principles of Amity, Sincerity, Mutual Benefit and Inclusiveness in Neighborhood Diplomacy, according to a Radio Pakistan’s report.

Sadiq Sanjrani said in these testing times, the Chinese President’s landmark initiatives of Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative offer us a wholesome and practical solution for international peace and security.

He said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become a model and exemplary project of BRI, having transformed the economic landscape of Pakistan. The Chairman Senate said as an open and inclusive platform, the CPEC is now inviting participation from third countries.

He said together, as good neighbors and best friends, Pakistan and China are charting a course of action for socio-economic development and uplift.