Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0, with focus on industrialization, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), clean energy, agriculture and livelihood projects. life.
The engagement came during the fifth meeting of the CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination, co-chaired by Pakistani Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong.
The meeting recognized the critical role of CPEC in promoting regional connectivity, mutually beneficial cooperation and shared prosperity. Officials also discussed expanding partnerships with other countries to advance these goals.
Both sides expressed their determination to deepen collaboration in media, cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties. They stressed the importance of accelerating the establishment of a “China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future in the New Era.”
Foreign Secretary Baloch described CPEC as “the cornerstone of economic cooperation between China and Pakistan” and a “shining symbol of the enduring friendship between the two countries”.
China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong emphasized the interconnected nature of the five corridors introduced under CPEC 2.0: the growth, livelihood, innovation, open and green corridors. He noted its alignment with Pakistan’s national development framework, which prioritizes five key areas: Exports, E-Pakistan, Energy, Environment and Equity.
The two sides reiterated their shared vision for high-quality implementation of CPEC projects, aimed at fostering long-term economic benefits and enhancing regional stability.
