PM arrived in Gwadar to explore various development projects
ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan paid a day-long visit to Gwadar on Monday to assess the progress of various development programs. During the visit, the premier was briefed on ongoing development activities in the area, where he also liaised with relevant authorities and project staff at China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Gwadar Free Zone, Expo Center, Agriculture Industrial Park, and three factories.
The Premier opened Gwadar Free Zone, Expo Center, Agriculture Industrial Park, and three factories. Prime Minister Imran Khan also saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to create a state-of-the-art hospital, airport, and study center and address water and energy issues in Gwadar. It is fair to say that these projects will be built on 2,200 acres of land.
PM Imran Khan address a ceremony
“Gwadar will be the main focus of the region, and this will benefit Balochistan and Pakistan,” Prime Minister Imran said in a statement to the audience that “Gwadar’s development plan has been around for a long time, but it has not gone away because the basic problems could not be solved,” he said.
The Premier said the aim now was to provide better services to our investors and there were challenges in Pakistan when it came to helping investors However, we plan to address all those issues to increase our exports and bring more investment. We have never focused on foreign-led growth We will focus on growing our domestic industry and attracting foreign investors.
Government’s development strategy
Explaining the provincial government’s strategic partnership with the local government, PM said, we will continue to expand our partnership to facilitate investors in Gwadar. “We have to use our friendship with China and ensure that we benefit from their knowledge in various fields,” he said. Speaking about his government’s development strategy, he said, “countries cannot succeed if development is not inclusive.” In addition he will also be given a detailed forum on the progress of the South Balochistan Development Package in line with the government’s vision for a regional focus.
The Premier will review the progress of CPEC-related projects
Asim Saleem Bajwa said “CPEC is growing in your leadership,” pointing to the Premier’s support for the project. China’s ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong, said his country was committed to supporting development in Pakistan. “CPEC is a BRI pilot project and is driven by the idea of sharing benefits, and “We welcome the co-operation of third parties in the CPEC, and we want to make concerted efforts to achieve the same development,” he added. “May CPEC prosper every day.”
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