Gwadar to be energy, trade, logistical hub for the region: Chairman Senate of Pakistan
by Shafqat Ali
ISLAMABAD, Dec. 17 (Gwadar Pro) – “We are developing Gwadar as an energy, trade and logistical hub for the region, which will deepen regional connectivity,” said Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan.
The Chairman made the remarks when addressing a virtual meeting with Wang Yang, Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC) Wednesday afternoon.
The Chairman Senate said China is “our closest friend and the two countries worked together in a broad-based, long-term ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.”
He said Pakistan adhered to One-China Policy. Pakistan has always stood by China on matters of its core national interest, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.
He also said, Pakistan values China’s support in upholding the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national development.
He said Pak-China relationship had stood the test of times. The support extended by “our two nations in the fight against COVID-19 was no different.”
He highlighted that Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed a resolution on February 10, to support the Chinese government and people in the combat against COVID-19.
In terms of the cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Chairman Senate observed that Pakistan has great potential for regional connectivity.
He said CPEC would bring prosperity to three billion people of the region, including China, Central Asia and the Middle East.
He emphasized the need for more bilateral exchange of visits to further deepen “our legislative understanding and oversight practices observed by both the parliaments.”
The Chairman of CPPCC appreciated Chairman Senate’s views on the Pakistan- China relations. He lauded Chairman Senate’s efforts for strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
（Editor:Liao Yifan）
