The understanding on addition of “two major dimensions” to the CPEC projects came about at a long meeting between the Planning, Development and Reforms Commission of Pakistan and the National Development and Reforms Commission (NDRC) of China on Sunday. Planning Secretary Zafar Hassan, CPEC’s project director Hassan Daud and officials of the NDRC and Chinese Embassy also attended the meeting. “Realigning the goals of CPEC, Pakistan has introduced new targets of socioeconomic and regional development under this unprecedented mega project,” said the Planning Commission in an official statement. CPEC is a reality... aimed at initiating a modern era of trade and economic growth”, said the statement. He reiterated the commitment that Chinese companies would effectively work for completion of the CPEC projects.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 10, 2018 04:30 UTC