Islamabad (Urdu Times) : 10 years of CPEC project; Bright example of Pakistan-China friendship

Ten years of CPEC project; Pakistan is a bright example of China-Pakistan friendship, CPEC is not only a story of tireless work and determination of Pakistan-China leadership but a bright reality. CPEC is a new chapter in this tried and tested evergreen trusted strategic cooperative partnership.
CPEC is a great example of China’s great leader Xi Jinping and Nawaz Sharif’s vision of “development for all”.
The plan will benefit Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and the entire region. CPEC is a beautiful plan to connect not only the regions and regions but also the hearts of the people.
While congratulating Pakistan and China on the completion of 10 years of CPEC, the Prime Minister said that China and Pakistan are iron brothers. Addressing the 10-year completion ceremony of the CPEC project, he said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a story of tireless efforts and determination of Pakistani and Chinese leadership.
The Prime Minister said that 10 years ago Pakistan Muslim League (N) won the 2013 elections, the former Prime Minister of China came to Pakistan whom I met with my leader.
The Chinese Prime Minister invited Nawaz Sharif to come to China and thus the journey of CPEC began.
The Prime Minister said that I want to congratulate Nawaz Sharif, his team and the people of Pakistan, under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, the Memorandum of Understanding signed in Beijing on July 5, 2013 was the first MoU that became a reality.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says that it is unfortunate that during the previous regime, the long-standing relations between Pakistan and China, which even the enemy could not think of weakening, these friendly enemies left no stone unturned to tear and spoil.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says that after the MoU signing ceremony was held in Beijing, in these 10 years under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, CPEC gained momentum which was never heard in the economic history of Pakistan. With the full support of the Chinese President and Prime Minister, we saw the land of Pakistan changing not only in the region but also the fastest in the world, we completed coal-fired power plants, hydel power projects, Orange Line, road infrastructure projects. Why. The Prime Minister said that thousands of Chinese engineers and workers as well as Pakistani engineers and workers worked day and night and records were set. The massive power project was completed in China in 48 months, it was the commitment between the two countries that made history. The Prime Minister says that I thank my brother Chinese President for his full support for CPEC and the people of Pakistan and the Chinese leadership, Chinese companies, Chinese people along with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his team, government officials and others for this great work. Pays that will be remembered for times to come.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while addressing the Chinese Governor said that I thank you and your team for your continuous support, as well as Chinese commitment to open-mindedness and your role in such a difficult time.
The Prime Minister said that I am grateful to the Chinese President and the Chinese government for helping us at a difficult time in our country’s history when the IMF agreement was not agreed upon and the staff level agreement was yet to be signed. China was there to give hope to Pakistan in this difficult time.
The Prime Minister said that the investment of 25.4 billion dollars was made by the Chinese government and companies under the CPEC, which was very transparent. Not only did they try to pull out the bugs, but the most false accusations were made without any reason, which slowed down the pace of CPEC, but the long-standing relations between Pakistan and China, which even the enemy could not think of weakening, were torn apart by friendly enemies and No effort was spared to spoil them
The Prime Minister said that since the coalition government came, all its leaders have made sincere and best efforts to bring Pakistan-China relations to the same level and today I can say that this friendship is the same friendship that Nawaz It was during Sharif’s time or earlier and it will increase further.
Shahbaz Sharif says that “I am sure that now the CPEC project will take a new direction”, now we have to create special economic zones where there will be industrialization, production” from where there will be exports, Pakistan and China in the field of agriculture. There is an opportunity to share. The Prime Minister said that the ice has frozen at Gwadar Port, it has been reactivated after a year despite unfavorable conditions, despite the announcements of March every day, sometimes sit-ins are being held, sometimes he said. Do not invest in Pakistan, Pakistan is going to become Sri Lanka, there can be no other worst case of hostility towards Pakistan. Returned which is unprecedented in the world, the brotherly countries of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Islamic Development Bank helped us. Pakistan has got a chance under the IMF agreement and we will abide by the terms of the IMF which the previous government flouted, now we have to stand on our feet and work hard.It should be remembered that the government is committed to complete all the projects under CPEC. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is as important to Pakistan today as it was at the beginning of this agreement
The previous government did not do much for CPEC, while the current government consulted with all stakeholders soon after coming to power.
CPEC is a manifestation of close and strong relations between Pakistan and China over many decades. CPEC is an important milestone to promote Pakistan’s economic development. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework for regional connectivity. CPEC will not only benefit China and Pakistan but will also have positive effects on Iran, Afghanistan, India, Central Asian Republics, and the region.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a major trade project, aimed at short-term delivery of oil and gas from southwestern Pakistan to China’s northwestern Xinjiang autonomous region via Gwadar port, railways and motorways.
The Economic Corridor, considered to be of central importance in Pakistan-China relations, is about 2,442 km long from Gwadar to Kashgar. The project will take several years to complete and is estimated to cost a total of $46 billion.
The Economic Corridor is China’s 21st century extension of the Silk Road. CPEC was conceived in the 1990s and first approached in 1999 from China to Pakistan to connect China’s western provinces to the Arabian Sea.
Gwadar port was built in mid-2000, and many MoUs were signed after 2010. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pakistan on 20 April 2015, Pakistan and China agreed on a US$ 46 billion portfolio under CPEC. During the Chinese President’s visit to Pakistan, memorandums of understanding were signed on projects between China and Pakistan in various fields.
If we look back at the history of China, it is clear that this nation has achieved its high position through hard work in every era.
China and Pakistan have reached an agreement on the basis of “One Corridor, Many Sections”, which aims to benefit the economic and social development of all regions of Pakistan and provide efficient connectivity to Gwadar port.
Under the memorandum of understanding of CPEC, the key role of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms will be maintained on the Pakistan side, while the NDRC will play a key role on the Chinese side.
All administrative issues faced by CPEC projects are being resolved on priority basis.
The Gwadar Master Plan has entered its final stages and it is hoped that under this framework, foreign investment will increase substantially and Gwadar will be transformed into a transshipment hub and a smart port city.
The China-Pak Business Council has been established, which will establish business links between the investors of the two countries and speed up industrial cooperation, which will benefit the ongoing projects of CPEC.
Phase 2 of the free trade agreement with China has been completed, which will increase Pakistan’s exports. It is an honor for Pakistan and a reflection of the strong friendship between the two countries.
The current government is committed to the early construction of the Special Economic Zone under the CPEC and for this purpose, a project costing 18 billion rupees is being worked on and a large amount has been allocated to PSDP in this regard.
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor is important for the development of the region. In this regard, the potential areas of cooperation/development are regional connectivity, transport infrastructure, energy hub, logistics hub, trade, peace and development of the region, cultural harmony, various investment opportunities, industrial cooperation, financial cooperation, agricultural cooperation. , tourism, educational connectivity, human resource development, health care, people-to-people connectivity, increasing livelihood opportunities, enhancing regional security and stability,
It should be noted that under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, China is investing 62 billion dollars in Pakistan, under which work will be done on roads, agriculture, electricity and water projects.
CPEC is a very important part of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, which was launched in 2013 under the Muslim League-N.
Dubbed as ‘One Plus Four’, ‘One’ is referred to as CPEC and ‘Four’ includes projects under Gwadar port, energy and communication systems and upgrading of industrial zones.
The main objective of PML-N was to bring capital to Punjab. That is why China also funded the Orange train and installed two power plants.
After the 18th Amendment, the provinces have the right to send their recommendations regarding CPEC projects to the federal government for approval. During this time, most proposals came from Punjab and Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan became part of it late and became the cause of political silence.It should be remembered that CPEC was founded in Pakistan at a time when Pakistan was given the title of a failed country worldwide. But despite this, China signed an economic corridor agreement worth 62 billion dollars in Pakistan

Words like ‘game changer’, ‘fate changer’ have been used many times about CPEC, whenever any trial or difficult time came to Pakistan, China stepped towards Pakistan and helped Pakistan.
Keeping in view the importance and usefulness of Pakistan’s natural location, Pakistan and China have agreed to create the “Pakistan China Economic Corridor” project, which is the largest economic project in the world, through which economic connectivity means roads, railways in land route projects. Tracks, oil and gas pipelines and many other related projects will be completed.
In addition, there is a program to connect infrastructure projects in ports and coastal areas with land routes through a maritime network to establish a comprehensive and integrated system of trade routes from South and Southeast Asia to East Africa and the Gulf of Qalam. It should be given by which Pakistan and China will be able to access the world.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project is a project for the prosperity and peace of Pakistan that will connect Pakistan with the whole world. Not only Pakistan will benefit from the CPEC project, but China will also reach the heights of economic development.

China was supposed to spend 42 billion dollars on the Economic Corridor project, but now, apart from improving roads and communication, various sectors of welfare work, including health and education, have also been included in the project, which will open more avenues for development. .
Regarding China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, our enemy countries are well aware that if the development plan is successfully completed, then Pakistan will emerge as a powerful and strong economy in the world.
The people of Pakistan, the civil government and the army have built a leaden wall against the enemy on one platform and they have united and given a strong response to every conspiracy of the enemy. We have pledged to recognize till the end and sent a message to the enemy that we are united for the country of Pakistan and stand side by side with our army in the defense of the country and for the development of Pakistan. Therefore, if any enemy looks at Pakistan, our forces will erase it from the map of the world.