Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) could act as a bulwark against forces of extremism and terrorism by engaging local youth in meaningful employment.
Addressing an event here, he said CPEC is a recipe for alleviating poverty for millions of people by providing alternative livelihoods.
He said CPEC is also a catalyst for regional economic integration. He said it would foster regional harmony and forge closer relations among China, Pakistan and our neighbours.