LAHORE, Oct. 6 – “On October 1st, Honorable Chief Minister Naqvi visited the Consulate to extend congratulations on China National Day, and mentioned that he hoped the Up-gradation and Dualization of ML-1 would be launched as soon as possible. I am confident that, with the bilateral attention and efforts, the construction of the CPEC will continue to be improved and upgraded to new heights.”.
The event was attended by several distinguished individuals, including LCCI President Kashif Anwar, Senior Vice President Zafar Mahmood Chaudhry, Vice President Adnan Khalid Butt, Vice President of the Pakistan (China) Shandong Chamber of Commerce Chen Qianijang, Vice President of the Pakistan Chinese Federation He Yubing, Vice President of the Pakistan Chinese Chamber Chen Qianjiang, President of the Pakistan Tax Bar Association Rana Munir Hussain, and members of the LCCI Executive Committee.
Acting Chinese Consul General Lahore Cao Ke highlighted the importance of Lahore as a pivotal city and commended the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its commendable efforts in promoting trade and industry. He expressed a strong desire for knowledge sharing and technology transfer between China and LCCI, underlining the significance of mutual learning.
Moreover, Cao Ke acknowledged that this year marks the 10th anniversary of both the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Belt and Road Initiative, coinciding with the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He emphasized CPEC’s transformative impact on Pakistan’s economy, backed by a substantial $24.4 billion investment.
LCCI President Kashif Anwar extended warm congratulations to all Chinese friends celebrating their National Day on October 1st, 2023. He praised China’s remarkable journey towards progress and its role as an inspiration to nations worldwide. He highlighted the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China, emphasizing that it is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared vision for social and economic prosperity. Anwar noted that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has added significant value to these mutual ties.
Furthermore, he emphasized that the 10th Anniversary of CPEC underscores the collective vision of China and Pakistan to shift the focus from geopolitics to geo-economics. Pakistan’s strategic location at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, China, and the Middle East positions it ideally to become a regional hub for trade, commerce, manufacturing, and agriculture.
