Beijing's firmness

China stood with Pakistan in reiterating that ongoing fissures and downslide will not be a deterrent in their time-tested ties. Beijing's kindness to put it in so many words has come at a time when there were speculations that China is taking a backseat, and many of the developmental ventures could hit snags owing to a new spike of terrorism and revulsion inside Pakistan. This consolidated resolve is an asset and goes on to confirm the strategic wavelength that the two states enjoy. A spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, put it in unequivocal terms that dedication to CPEC's success is unconditional and the speculation that violence will derail the momentum is unfounded.

This promising geopolitical abstract is in need of being carried further, and cemented with substantial measures to plough the loopholes in the system that give way to disgruntled elements to create space for themselves. The dilapidated security situation deserves a renewed appraisal and can best be countered with political and economic muscles. Perhaps, this is why Beijing has reposed its complete trust in Pakistan's professional security edifice, and has also hinted at collaborating with it by putting in its expertise for finding a perpetual solution to the issues at hand. Apparently a clause mentioning the buoyed role of security agencies and military forces to assist in counter-terrorism missions and conduct joint strikes is the way to go forward in all humility. This is smart diplomacy aimed at bolstering Pakistan's economy, which also goes on to propose a way out to strengthen the evolving connectivity and geo-economics in the region and beyond.

Pakistan has come a long way and as CPEC enters its second decade of progression, it's time to handle the intricacies with due diligence. Nailing down unscrupulous elements and at the same time ensuring that the bounties of development reach the locals is sine qua non for doing away with the intruded resentment in bilateralism.