Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) celebrated the 10th anniversary of CPEC and China’s National Day by conducting a conference today at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore. The topic of the conference was “CPEC achievements, targets, and future prospects”. The chief guest of the event was Du Yue, Director and senior officer of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China. Various keynote speakers participated in the event, Lt. General Nasser Khan Janjua, Former Corps Commander Quetta, Dr. Saad Khan, Chairman of the Governor’s Inspection Team, Fazal ur Rehman, Special Secretary Home Department (Punjab), Kashif Anwar, President LCCI, Shahzad Ali Malik, CEO, Guard Agricultural Research and Services (Pvt). Ltd, Lu Jianxue, President, Lahore Overseas Chinese Association, Ma-Xiayoan, Executive President, Tang Chinese International Organization, Moazzam Ali Ghurki President PCJCCI, Ch. Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan, President, Lahore High Court Bar Association, Hamza Khalid, and many others. The event was also attended by top-notch business leaders from both Pakistan and China.

Moazzam Ali Ghurki, President of PCJCCI said during his welcome address that the main agenda of the conference is to discuss the achievements of CPEC. The CPEC has influenced different economic factors like leadership quality, the quality of infrastructure, revenue generation, job opportunities, and technology gateway.Lt. General Nasser Khan Janjua, Former Corps Commander Quetta emphasized providing infrastructural support to investors as Gwadar alone has the capability to change the fate of Pakistan by putting our motherland in the right direction. Dr. Saad, Chairman, of the Governor’s Inspection Team said that it is expected; that CPEC projects will add a rise of 2.5% to the GDP of Pakistan and provide employment opportunities with almost 2.3 million jobs as well.

Fazal ur Rehman, Special Secretary of the Home Department (Punjab), said that we have a dedicated unit called SPU has been raised to ensure that all Chinese projects whether they are of CPEC or non-CPEC, are given adequate security so that we can work in a peaceful and secured environment. The Chief Guest of the event Du Yue, Director, of the Consulate People’s Republic of China said while sharing his views that I believe the bilateral relationship between the two neighboring countries is characterized by feelings of mutual trust, respect, and goodwill towards each other; PCJCCI has set a remarkable example of this goodwill. I regard China Pakistan Economic Corridor; as not only the road to economic prosperity of Pakistan but also the future of the whole world.

Lu Jianxue, President, of the Lahore Overseas Chinese Association shared his views by saying that CPEC-related economic projects being done with the cooperation of China will certainly enhance Pakistan’s trade, and economic growth rate, create employment for the people and will enhance their incomes and in the overall scenario this economic development will ultimately bring prosperity to the Pakistan and its people and will also help Pakistan in alleviating poverty. Hamza Khalid, Vice President of PCJCCI, and Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General of PCJCCI thanked the worthy speakers, and the event was followed by a cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate China’s National Day.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)