Iran can benefit from CPEC: Speaker Jan Jamali
QUETTA, Jan 26 (INP): Speaker Balochistan Provincial Assembly Mir Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the framework of regional connectivity and Iran can be “part of CPEC”.
“CPEC’s enhanced geographical linkages will not only benefit China and Pakistan, but will have positive impacts on the region, including Iran,” Mr Jamali said.
Besides trade activities, the coastal areas of Balochistan province are reportedly importing up to 75MW electricity from Iran. Since Gwadar is not connected to the National Grid, Iran has provided electricity to Gwadar.
Recently, the Cabinet Committee of Energy has granted approval to make a deal with the Government of Iran for new energy purchases; for this purpose, a team of the Ministry of Energy is in discussion with Chinese officials.
