ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have decided to give impetus to their bilateral cooperation under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. The understanding was reached at a meeting between Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and Minister of International Department of Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao in Beijing on Wednesday.
Ahsan Iqbal reiterated that Pakistan’s friendship and strategic partnership with China enjoy a broad political support in Pakistan. He paid tribute to the vision of Chinese President Xi Jinping for launching initiatives like Belt and Road, Global Development, Security and Civilization Initiatives which are contributing in creating a peaceful and harmonious world.
On the occasion, Liu Jianchao said iron brother relationship with Pakistan is unparalleled. Meanwhile, in an interview Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said the coalition government is committed to serve the poorest segments of society. He said we have been struggling to uplift economy and take country to the path of development. Ahsan Iqbal said that bold and right decisions are need of the hour to stabilize the country.
He, however stressed the national dialogue among political forces is only way forward to steer the country out of current political and economic crises.