BEIJING, Oct 18 (INP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar attended the 3rd Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation being held here Addressing the High-Level Forum of BRF titled ‘Connectivity in an Open Global Economy’, the Prime Minister congratulated the Chinese leadership on the successful organization of the 3rd BRF, China Economic Net (CEN). He appreciated Chinese President Xi’s vision for creating a Global Community with Shared Future and the Belt and Road Initiative, which holds immense significance for global connectivity, common development and shared prosperity. He also extended support to President Xi's eight-point agenda unveiled on Wednesday.

As the flagship project of BRI, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is marking its 10th anniversary this year.  Prime Minister Kakar highlighted the crucial role of CPEC in generating new economic opportunities in Pakistan. Underscoring its importance for Pakistan’s robust economic development, he endorsed the Chinese proposal for developing CPEC as a corridor of growth, innovation, livelihood, green economy, openness and inclusiveness. The Prime Minister underlined the need for a united global response to address complex transnational challenges faced by humankind and to prevent backsliding on the gains achieved under the UN Sustainable Development Goals and 2030 Agenda.  He emphasized the urgency of addressing infrastructure gaps in the developing world by investing in transportation, energy and the digital economy.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China