Pakistan and China Reinforce Commitment to CPEC Amid Security Concerns

Pakistan's political parties and military, in a meeting with a senior Chinese Communist Party official, reaffirmed their support for the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. This comes amid ongoing terrorist attacks on Chinese personnel in Pakistan. Both nations emphasized their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing the CPEC initiatives.

In a significant political move, Pakistan's parties and the military have reaffirmed their commitment to the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during a high-level meeting with an official from the Chinese Communist Party.

The meeting, part of the Pakistan-China Joint Consultative Mechanism on CPEC, took place amid recurring terror attacks targeting Chinese personnel involved in the project. Co-chaired by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and China's Liu Jianchao, the event saw cross-party agreement on bolstering bilateral relations.

Despite security concerns, both parties expressed unwavering resolve to carry forward the CPEC initiative, highlighting its crucial role in Pakistan's socio-economic development and regional stability.