Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong on Monday called on Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal and discussed matters related to mutual cooperation on energy and electricity projects.
The meeting which lasted for an hour also discussed the ongoing projects under CPEC, the minister reiterated that the main objective of the CPEC is to promote the industrial sector in Pakistan.
The minister said that China’s cooperation to make Special Economic Zones a success is commendable and Pakistan will continue its efforts to complete the Zones.
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Professor Iqbal further added that on the directions of the Prime Minister, the work on the electricity transmission lines in Gwadar is going on fast track and will be completed in time.
“The supply of electricity to Gwadar will be started from Iran in December this year and from National Grid in March next year,” said the minister while assuring the Chinese envoy that the incumbent is committed to completing the CPEC projects without any delay and added that self-reliance in the energy sector will stabilize the economy.
Professor Iqbal said that Balochistan’s prosperity is connected with the development of Gwadar and the incumbent government will complete all projects under CPEC in Gwadar. The Chinese Ambassador appreciated the efforts of the government especially, the minister for planning and development.