- CPEC offers multiple regional, global economic opportunities
The improved law and order in Pakistan in general and Balochistan, in particular, has opened up bundles of golden economic opportunities for the international investors in the wake of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – a real game changer for the countries of the region and others.
These views were expressed by the members of a high-level delegation from Balochistan, while addressing a well-attended meeting at the Belgian Senate, here Wednesday.
CPEC will prove to be a fate changer for Balochistan as an entry and exit point for the One Belt One Road initiative, it will bring immense economic opportunities for the province as well as neighbouring countries.
“It holds also great prospects for the European countries,” the delegation told the Senate.
The meeting was organised by EU-Pakistan Friendship Federation President Parvez Iqbal, hosted by Senator Bertin Mampaka and moderated by the Brussels Parliament member Dr Manzoor Zahoor Elahi.
The nine-member delegation is being led by Minister for Irrigation and Energy Nawabzada Jangayz Marri, and comprised of provincial ministers and parliamentarians including Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, Minister for Health, Rehmat Saleh Baloch, Members of Balochistan Assembly, Nasrullah Khan, Ahmed Ali, Tahir Mahmood and Muhammad Raza and tribal notable, Umair Ahmed Hussaini.
The official spokesman of the government of Balochistan Anwaarul Haq Kakar is also accompanying the delegation.
Sarfraz Bugti discussed law and order situation in Balochistan and claimed that people, paid by some foreign elements, have been manoeuvring in Pakistan.
The minister further claimed that there were no separatist movements in Balochistan. The official spokesman of the government of Balochistan Anwaarul Haq Kakar gave a detailed briefing on the investment and business opportunities in Balochistan for European countries, particularly Belgium.
Manzoor Zahoor Elahi, in his welcoming remarks, said the visit of delegation from Balochistan will help in promoting business ties between Belgium and Pakistan.
Senators Bertin Mampaka Andre du Bus de Warnaffe, Catherine Moureaux, and MEP Julie Ward commended people of Pakistan for their resilience and expressed the need for enhancing bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Belgium.
