- CPEC, Gwadar Port to play a significant role in promoting regional trade, prosperity: President Zardari
- Pakistan to bring water from Tajikistan to Baluchistan: President Zardari
By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia
Islamabad: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port would play a significant role in promoting regional trade, connectivity and prosperity.
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari expressed these views while speaking at the closing session of the International Conference on “Regional Connectivity & Pakistan: Emerging Opportunities”, organized by the Pakistan-China Institute at Aiwan-e-Sadr Monday.
Chief Minister Balochistan Mr Sarfraz Bugti, Chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, and President of the UAE-based Global Council of Tolerance and Peace, Ahmed Jarwan Al Mohammed, members of the diplomatic community, academia and media attended the event.
President Zardari emphasized the importance of revitalizing historic trade routes to further strengthen economic and cultural ties across the region
PrHe said that Pakistan’s strategic location offered significant opportunities to enhance regional trade, terming the country as a “natural trade corridor” linking China, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Addressing the Conference, the President said that he envisioned Gwadar Port, during his long years of imprisonment, as a shared economic hub with friendly nations, including China, to facilitate regional trade and connectivity.
He said that CPEC and Gwadar would bring dividends for our future generations. The President also noted that Pakistan was exploring options to bring water from Tajikistan to Balochistan and, in this regard, a feasibility study had been completed with the support of the UAE government. He emphasized the importance of revitalizing historic trade routes to further strengthen economic and cultural ties across the region.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Balochistan, Mr Sarfraz Bugti, appreciated the role of President Asif Ali Zardari in the conception, initiation and implementation of CPEC. He said that Gwadar port would be transformed into a significant global port with state-of-the-art facilities to provide access to global markets and serve as a gateway to the world for regional countries.
Terming Gwadar port as a symbol of hope and opportunity for the people of Balochistan, he remarked that CPEC was reflective of the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and China. He said that his government was focused on improving governance, public safety, social development, and empowerment of local communities in Balochistan to ensure inclusive development.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, said that CPEC would prove pivotal in building new bridges and promoting regional partnerships. He said that there was great interest in the South Asian region for connectivity, economic, cultural, trade and people-to-people linkages, and Pakistan was emerging as the principal player in this regard.
He said that President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent visit to China and high-level engagements with the Chinese leadership had further cemented Pak-China relations and put CPEC back on track towards the development of CPEC 2.0. President of the UAE-based Global Council of Tolerance and Peace, Ahmed Jarwan Al Mohammed, lauded Pakistan’s efforts at promoting regional connectivity.
He urged the need to build bridges and work together to promote tolerance, education, and business cooperation.
- Pakistan was exploring options to bring water from Tajikistan
Pakistan was exploring options to bring water from Tajikistan to Balochistan and, in this regard, a feasibility study had been completed with the support of the UAE government.
Balochistan and Cholistan is a water-starved region of Pakistan. The area has limited and seasonal surface water resources. It is also home to the ancient Karez water supply system.
Balochistan is facing an acute shortage of clean drinking water as most of the water filtration plants installed at various locations in the province are currently out of order.
Due to faulty water filtration plants, a large portion of the population in Balochistan has no access to filtered potable water. Only 25 per cent of Balochistan’s dwellers have access to clean drinking water, according to local sources.
Local residents urged the government to restore the non-functional water plants to ensure the provision of clean drinking water.
Talking to APP, an official of the Balochistan government said the government had decided to rehabilitate and restore water filtration plants in the province on an emergency basis to ensure supply of quality drinking water to the general public.
For the restoration of water treatment plants, and clean water, government needs allocate resourcesfor smooth water supply in the Balochostan.
- China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port
Chief Minister Balochistan Mr Sarfraz Bugti, Chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, and President of the UAE-based Global Council of Tolerance and Peace, Ahmed Jarwan Al Mohammed, members of the diplomatic community, academia and media attended the event.
President Zardari emphasized the importance of revitalizing historic trade routes to further strengthen economic and cultural ties across the region
President also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and economic cooperation, saying that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port would play a significant role in promoting regional trade and prosperity.
He said that Pakistan’s strategic location offered significant opportunities to enhance regional trade, terming the country as a “natural trade corridor” linking China, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Addressing the Conference, the President said that he envisioned Gwadar Port, during his long years of imprisonment, as a shared economic hub with friendly nations, including China, to facilitate regional trade and connectivity.
He said that CPEC and Gwadar would bring dividends for our future generations. The President also noted that Pakistan was exploring options to bring water from Tajikistan to Balochistan and, in this regard, a feasibility study had been completed with the support of the UAE government. He emphasized the importance of revitalizing historic trade routes to further strengthen economic and cultural ties across the region.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Balochistan, Mr Sarfraz Bugti, appreciated the role of President Asif Ali Zardari in the conception, initiation and implementation of CPEC. He said that Gwadar port would be transformed into a significant global port with state-of-the-art facilities to provide access to global markets and serve as a gateway to the world for regional countries.
Terming Gwadar port as a symbol of hope and opportunity for the people of Balochistan, he remarked that CPEC was reflective of the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and China. He said that his government was focused on improving governance, public safety, social development, and empowerment of local communities in Balochistan to ensure inclusive development.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, said that CPEC would prove pivotal in building new bridges and promoting regional partnerships. He said that there was great interest in the South Asian region for connectivity, economic, cultural, trade and people-to-people linkages, and Pakistan was emerging as the principal player in this regard.
He said that President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent visit to China and high-level engagements with the Chinese leadership had further cemented Pak-China relations and put CPEC back on track towards the development of CPEC 2.0. President of the UAE-based Global Council of Tolerance and Peace, Ahmed Jarwan Al Mohammed, lauded Pakistan’s efforts at promoting regional connectivity.
He urged the need to build bridges and work together to promote tolerance, education, and business cooperation.
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