ASHGABAT: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has declared the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as backbone for regional prosperity.
He was addressing the Global Conference on Sustainable Transport in Turkmenistan’s capital on Saturday.
The prime minister stressed that CPEC would be beneficial for other countries and Pakistan is the gateway for Central Asia. “CPEC will offer opportunities for hundreds of millions of people.”
He added that it was impossible to connect countries in the region without promoting peace. “Peace and prosperity are connected with each other,” Prime Minister Sharif said.
He emphasised that no country could progress without an excellent communication system. “Regional integration and connectivity are one of the key pillars of my government. It enables us to join hands in pursuing our common objective of bolstering peace and development in our region. This is where Pakistan and other countries of the region have the biggest opportunity to work for the betterment of our people.”
The prime minister also expressed Pakistan’s commitment to develop the transport sector.
