Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China is ready to work with Pakistan to make further efforts to build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into a demonstration project for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
Li made the remarks in Islamabad when attending a ceremony with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to mark the completion of the New Gwadar International Airport project.
The new airport is a key facility for the Gwadar Port to become a regional connectivity hub and an important symbol of the further deepening of the construction of the CPEC, Li said.
Since its launch, the CPEC has achieved fruitful results with the concerted efforts of both sides and played a positive role in promoting Pakistan’s socioeconomic development as well as regional integration, Li noted. He also said that on the CPEC cooperation, China is willing to join Pakistan to follow the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and highlight openness, green development and integrity, as well as high standards, people’s well-being and sustainability.
