ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, while terming the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a transformational project, on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to timely completion of CPEC projects.
While talking to newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong, who called on him, the premier underlined the importance of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), relocation of industry, and enhanced productivity in the agriculture sector.
He congratulated the ambassador on his appointment and extended the best wishes for a fruitful term. The prime minister affirmed the time-tested Pakistan-China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.
During the meeting, mutual support on issues of core national interest for Pakistan and China was reaffirmed.
Ambassador Rong thanked the prime minister for receiving him and assured that China would fully support speedy completion of CPEC projects, as well as industrialisation in Pakistan, and would deepen cooperation with Pakistan in the agriculture sector.
