PESHAWAR: Head of a Pakistani commerce and industry body has termed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project as a game-changer for the economic and social development of Pakistan
The multi-billion project was launched on April 20, 2015, by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Islamabad.
President of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Peshawar, Fazal Moqeem Khan, urged the government to allocate all necessary resources for the successful implementation of the project.
He made the remarks during his visit to the China Window, a Chinese cultural and information centre in Peshawar.
During his visit, Fazal Moqeem Khan toured the various galleries at China Window, recorded his impressions in the guest book, and signed the Friendship Wall.
He said the CPEC is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economic growth, offering unprecedented opportunities for trade, infrastructure development, and regional connectivity. He lauded the initiative for fostering industrialisation, creating employment, and strengthening ties between Pakistan and China.
“The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is not just a project; it is a gateway to prosperity. It has the potential to turn Pakistan into a hub of economic activity and bring significant benefits to the region,” he said.
The businessman stressed the need to expedite work on CPEC, highlighting that trade activities under the project would boost the national economy, generate employment opportunities, and pave the way for Pakistan’s development.
He further added that the friendship between Pakistan and China is recognised across the world and CPEC stands as a remarkable symbol of this bond. He called for efforts to remove obstacles hindering the project’s progress, ensuring its timely completion.
Fazal Moqeem Khan also assured that the business community is fully committed to supporting the success of the CPEC, expressing confidence that the project will usher in a new era of development and prosperity, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Earlier, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Peshawar and China Window. Under this agreement, both organisations will collaborate to strengthen Pak-China relations and raise awareness about CPEC through various events and initiatives.
