PM terms CPEC a milestone in terms of socio-economic growth

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said: “Indeed, [China Pakistan Economic Corridor] CPEC has achieved many milestones over the course of last ten years in the fields of high quality infrastructure, energy, and socio-economic growth”.

Turning to Twitter, prime minister wrote that he is highly grateful to H.E. President Xi Jinping for his powerful message of support and solidarity with Pakistan on the occasion of the completion of the Decade of CPEC.

“His emphasis on building CPEC into ‘an exemplary project of high quality Belt and Road Cooperation’ reflects his commitment to the well-being of the people of Pakistan,” added Shehbaz.  

He continued to write that as the flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CPEC matured into a story of transformation under the leadership of Mian Nawaz Sharif.

Pakistan is ready to share this story with our friends and partners around the world, told prime minister.   

The premier further added: “We will never be able to thank President Xi Jinping enough for his singular contribution to taking the China-Pakistan Strategic Cooperative Partnership to new heights”.

I am determined to work with more energy and passion to make the second phase of CPEC a resounding success, he stated.

Highly grateful to H.E. President Xi Jinping for his powerful message of support and solidarity with Pakistan on the occasion of the completion of the Decade of CPEC. His emphasis on building CPEC into "an exemplary project of high quality Belt and Road Cooperation" reflects his…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 3, 2023