The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian takes questions at a regular media briefing in Beijing on July 7, 2020. [Photo/Chinese Foreign Ministry]

BEIJING, July 8 (Gwadar Pro) – China appreciates Prime Minister Imran Khan's remarks that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) would take Pakistan on the path of rapid progress and development as its economic future was related to the CPEC, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian.

Zhao made the remark on Tuesday’s regular press briefing.

Zhao said, CPEC, as an important pilot program under the Belt and Road Initiative, follows the principle of consultation and cooperation for shared benefits and aims to promote the common development of China and Pakistan.

Major progress has been made in the building of CPEC over the past six years or so, which significantly contributed to Pakistan's socioeconomic development, its people's well-being and regional connectivity.

Zhao noted that China firmly supports the development of CPEC and stands ready to work with Pakistan to fully implement the consensus reached between the leaders of the two countries, focus on cooperation on social development, livelihood, industry and agriculture while continuing advancing infrastructure construction in a bid to build CPEC into a demonstration program for the high-quality development of the BRI and bring more benefits to the two peoples.