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Progress: CPEC hailed as key to the future

Chinese investment will open new avenues of progress and prosperity in this region

Our Correspondent October 17, 2015

PHOTO: AFP

FAISALABAD:

Chinese investment and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will open new avenues of progress and prosperity in this region, said People’s Republic of China Ambassador Sun Weidong. He was addressing a reception hosted by Sitara Group of Industries on Saturday.

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He said that during Chinese president’s visit a number of agreements were inked which have catalysed economic cooperation between the two countries. He also mentioned the establishment on Chinese Consulate General office in Lahore and said that it would not only play its role in strengthening bilateral relations but also facilitate the business community of Punjab.The consulate general will initiate new programmes for the promotion of people to people contacts between the two countries, he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 18^th, 2015.

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COMMENTS (3)

IBN E ASHFAQUE | 9 years ago | Reply If NS is managing the CPEC it does not have any chance in my life time. The performance of Nandipur Power Project speaks of NS's performance. The greed of our politicians is soooooo much that one Pakistan is toooooo small for them.

cautous | 9 years ago | Reply If the empty unfinished Port picture is an example of CPEC - good luck. And speaking of the famous port -- hows that moving along?

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