CPEC projects to start bearing fruit soon: Mamnoon

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain said on Wednesday that road network of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will soon be completed which will join different regions of the world. He added that full-fledged activities will start at the Gwadar Port in the near future which will play an important role in the development and prosperity of the region.

Talking to a delegation of Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, President stated that meeting with the Chinese friends is always a matter of great pleasure. He underlined that both countries are true and sincere friends, with convergence of views regarding progress and prosperity of the region and fully support each other on various issues at the international forums. He emphasised that Pak-China friendship will continue for generations.

He informed the delegation that security of Chinese working in Pakistan is very important for us and a Special Security Division has been working in Pakistan to protect the Chinese nationals.

The delegation thanked the President while expressing satisfaction on the security measures being taken by Pakistan for the protection of Chinese nationals. They apprised the President regarding details of the Chinese investment in Pakistan and informed that more joint projects will be started in the future between the two countries.