A high level delegation of China State Construction Engineering Corporation led by its President Zheng Xue Xuan met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today. Matters regarding promotion of collaboration in infrastructure projects and Saaf Pani Project came under discussion.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation showed interest in investment in Saaf Pani and infrastructure projects in Punjab and assured to extend cooperation in this regard.
Talking to the delegation, the chief minister said that Pak-China ties are strengthening with the passage of time and that investment package of 46 billion dollars for Pakistan is a great gift by China. He said that under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), work is being carried out speedily on the projects throughout the country including Punjab.
He said that under CPEC, the journey of progress and prosperity of the people has started, adding that the CPEC projects are game changer for Pakistan. Shehbaz Sharif said that the CPEC is a guarantee to progress and development and will be implemented soon, adding that it is not just a package of 46 billion dollars but also reflects everlasting friendship between Pakistan and China and is a proof to the sincerity between the two countries. He said that the president and prime minister of China and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif have played a commendable role in giving a final shape to the CPEC.
The chief minister said that work has started on energy projects across the country including Punjab and no hurdle will be tolerated in the implementation of CPEC projects as these projects are guarantee to progress and prosperity of Pakistan and will change the destiny of the nation. He said that Pakistan can benefit from the Chinese technology.
The chief minister said that government is also completing projects in energy, infrastructure and social sectors with its own resources. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the culture of speedy and transparent execution of development projects has been promoted, adding that China State Construction Engineering Corporation should make investment in Punjab generously and assured all out facilities for the purpose.
