Beijing : Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, will represent Pakistan at the 14th meeting of the Pakistan-China Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) scheduled to be held in Beijing.
Highlighting the significance of the forum, the Minister stated that the JCC is the highest decision-making body of CPEC, where progress on ongoing projects will be reviewed and new areas of cooperation will be added to the agenda.
Professor Ahsan Iqbal described the 14th JCC as a historic turning point, serving as the launch platform for CPEC Phase II. He said that this meeting will mark the formal beginning of the next stage of CPEC, transforming it into a true People’s Corridor of Prosperity.
He emphasized that CPEC 2.0 is not just an infrastructure program but a people centric initiative for inclusive growth and global competitiveness.
The Minister added that Phase II aims to strengthen the “software” of Pakistan’s economy by empowering its greatest strength ;its people. This phase will be centered on youth, skills, and innovation. People will lead the way, while exports will serve as the driving engine of the economy.
Professor Ahsan Iqbal reaffirmed that Pakistan and China are entering the next stage of their historic partnership, which stands as a beacon of hope and prosperity for the entire region.
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