China- Pak discusses progress on CPEC

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP):Ambassador of China in Pakistan, Yao Jin called on Secretary Planning, Development and Reform, Zafar Hasan on Tuesday and discussed the progress of China Pakistan Economic Corridor and Prime Minister’s visit to China in April.

Project Director,CPEC Hasaan Daud was also present on the occasion, said a statement issued by Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform here.

Both sides agreed to further expedite implementation of projects in the field of socio-economic development following the Chinese experts visit to Islamabad.

Development initiatives in the six identified areas; health, education, drinking water, vocational training, agriculture and poverty alleviation would be implemented in three years time with special focus on less developed remote regions of Pakistan.

Breakthrough is expected on the implementation of this sector during the high level visit.

APP Services