{"id":27901,"date":"2022-03-22T14:17:04","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=27901"},"modified":"2022-03-22T14:17:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:17:04","slug":"cpec-second-phase-to-reinforce-pakistans-efforts-for-economic-development-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2022\/27901\/","title":{"rendered":"CPEC second phase to reinforce Pakistan\u2019s efforts for economic development: PM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD (National Times) \u2013 Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said that the ongoing second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would reinforce Pakistan\u2019s efforts for economic development with enhanced cooperation in areas such as industrial development, agriculture, and information technology.<\/p>\n<p>The prime minister, in a meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of 48th Session of Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference, also welcomed Chinese investors to benefit from attractive opportunities in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>Imran Khan warmly welcomed State Councilor Wang Yi to Pakistan and conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the loss of precious lives in a crash of China Eastern flight yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>The state councilor conveyed the most cordial greetings of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and reaffirmed the centrality of Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.<\/p>\n<p>The PM and state councilor discussed the current trajectory of bilateral ties and the evolving regional and international scenario.<\/p>\n<p>He fondly recalled his recent visit to China for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics and his meetings with the Chinese leadership.<\/p>\n<p>The two sides discussed the situation in Ukraine and reiterated the imperative need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and continued efforts for a solution through sustained dialogue and diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p>PM Imran Khan briefed on India\u2019s egregious human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and its irresponsible behaviour that was an impediment to regional peace and security.<\/p>\n<p>He also apprised about the so-called \u201caccidental\u201d firing of a missile from India into Pakistan\u2019s territory and underlined Pakistan\u2019s call for a joint probe, and stressed the need to ensure that it does not occur again.<\/p>\n<p>The premier also emphasized that Pakistan and China must continue deeper engagement to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan and avert the humanitarian crisis there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD (National Times) \u2013 Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said that the ongoing second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would reinforce Pakistan\u2019s efforts for economic development with enhanced cooperation in areas such as industrial development, agriculture, and information technology. 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