Pakistan-China friendship deeper than ocean: Mustafa

Executive Director of Pakistan-China Institute Sayed Mustafa Hyder Monday said that relations between Pakistan and China had remained deeper the ocean over the years and the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would prove to be a milestone in promoting regional economic integration. “The present government is committed to the timely completion of CPEC projects to bolster the national economy as well as reduce poverty”, he said while talking to the PTV news channel. “Pakistan is a very important country for China and that is why Beijing is investing huge amounts into the country for its development,” he added. “The second phase now attention is being paid to agriculture, culture and people-to-people exchanges,” he said. “The incumbent government is committed to completing all projects of CPEC on time,” he added. “Chinese Vice Premier is especially visiting Islamabad to celebrate a decade of CPEC,” he said.