Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the forthcoming session of the Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's scheduled visit to Beijing. Iqbal noted that the PM's upcoming visit will mark the formal launch of CPEC Phase-II, with both sides expected to set clear priorities and agree on tangible, measurable outcomes.
Speaking about the future of CPEC, Iqbal highlight the importance of quality over quantity, noting that only carefully selected, high-impact projects will be advanced to ensure sustainability. He underscored the need to expand Pakistan's trade and export footprint in China. He directed the relevant authorities to address unnecessary delays in visa processing on priority to facilitate genuine businesspersons. He also instructed the preparation of an outcome-focused plan to diversify exports, strengthen industrial linkages, and maximise benefits from enhanced market access under CPEC cooperation.
With regards to China's offer to train 10,000 people, Iqbal called for a transparent framework that enables the right people to capitalise on the opportunity.
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