CPEC changed lives of thousands of people: He Lifeng

Islamabad: Vice Premier of China He Lifeng said on Monday that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a project of great importance, which had positively changed the lives of thousands of people.

Speaking at an event in Islamabad to honor the 10th anniversary of CPEC, he said the following.

According to the vice premier of China, the initiative represents the cornerstone of a brand-new era of friendship between the neighbors.

He asserted that China had Pakistan's complete backing in preserving its sovereignty.

Earlier today, resident Dr Arif Alvi conferred Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng the Hilal-i-Pakistan award on Monday

President conferred Hilal-i-Pakistan to He Lifeng for his contributions to the friendship between Pakistan and China and the promotion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

PM Shehbaz, the service chiefs, the Speaker of the National Assembly, federal ministers, the Chairman of the Senate, and parliamentarians attended the special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

The Hilal-i-Pakistan Award honors those who have made exceptional contributions to Pakistan's national interests.

The national anthems of both nations were played to kick off the ceremony.

In order to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the CPEC, He Lifeng, who is also President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy, is in Pakistan at the invitation of the government.

He has been a major player in the Belt and Road Initiative, of which CPEC is the centerpiece project, and China's foreign economic connections.

Furthermore, He played a key role in the development and implementation of numerous CPEC projects in Pakistan while serving as the Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (2017–2023).

In addition to assisting with the implementation of energy projects, He Lifeng pushed for Pakistan's industrialization and socioeconomic advancement.