Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed his firm commitment to ensure timely completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)-related projects, and he said removing impediments in this regard was the priority of his government.
The prime minister stated this while chairing a high-level meeting to review the progress on CPEC at the PM’s Office.
Speaking on the occasion, the premier said his upcoming visit to China and the talks with its leadership would prove to be a milestone in further promoting and strengthening bilateral relations.
He termed the CPEC a manifestation of Pakistan-China friendship and added that the mega project would usher in a new chapter of development in Pakistan.
Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said there existed an immense potential in cooperation with China in various fields, including digital payment, battery storage research, manufacturing of agricultural tools, drone technology, solar cell manufacturing and research on flora and fauna.
Minister for Planning Khusro Bakhtyar briefed the meeting on the ongoing CPEC projects and the measures to fast-track their implementation.
Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad briefed the meeting on the ML-1 project and its benefits for the country.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Power Umer Ayub Khan, Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi, Commerce Adviser Abdul Razak Dawood, Special Assistant on Petroleum Nadeem Babar, Board of Investment Chairman Zubair Gilani and senior officials.