BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday termed CPEC as a landmark project in the development history of Pakistan-China relations and said it would bring economic progress and prosperity to Pakistan and contribute to regional connectivity and development.
The prime minister, in a meeting with Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency Luo Zhaohui, lauded the vision of connectivity and partnership behind CPEC and the fruits it has borne over the last ten years in terms of economic milestones for Pakistan.
Prime Minister Kakar and Chairman Luo discussed collaboration in socioeconomic development projects under the CPEC framework in agriculture, health, education, vocational education, water supply and poverty alleviation, the official news agency reported.
The CIDCA chairman welcomed the prime minister’s proposal for the swift implementation of CIDCA’s GDI projects in Pakistan.
Prime Minister Kakar appreciated the dynamic partnership between Pakistan and CIDCA and especially commended CIDCA’s strong commitment to development projects in Pakistan.
Chairman Luo assured the prime minister of CIDCA’s long-term commitment to high-quality development of CPEC.