Ali Zaidi, Nong Rong discuss CPEC energy projects and Gwadar development

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (SABAH): Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong called on Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi in Islamabad on Friday.

They discussed the CPEC energy projects and Gwadar development. The projects including Karachi Comprehensive Coastal Development Zone (KCCDZ), Solar Panel Installation at Gwadar, the completion of EastBay Expressway and functioning of Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute at Gwadar were under discussion.

Both Minister and Ambassador agreed upon expediting the work on these projects to get the maximum benefits for both the countries.

Minister underscored that people of Gwadar would get immense benefits from these projects including huge employment opportunities, quality roads, housing, healthcare as well as educational facilities.

The Minister also discussed the importance of CPEC in the region, connecting the Central Asian Republics to the ports of Pakistan, by giving them access to huge markets. He said Pakistan is on the road to become a Maritime Power and the partnership with China plays a pivotal role in achieving this goal.

Ambassador Nong Rong also emphasized the importance of these projects for the Gwadar by giving example of a Chinese fishing village turning to Mega City with the population of 20 million. He further highlighted the opportunities that would be given to local population for the development of the city to become a Maritime city.

Ambassador invited the Minister in the Embassy of China to further discuss the development and completion of these projects.