Chinese delegation expresses interest in mega development projects of Rawalpindi

A delegation led by Chang Chun, CEO of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) Ltd, met with Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Chairman of the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA). The delegation was briefed on future mega projects during the meeting, after which they expressed significant interest in participating in large projects such as the Ring Road Rawalpindi and the Nullah Lai Expressway. According to RDA Chairman, China has contributed major support and assistance to Pakistan in many mega projects such as the New Islamabad Airport, CPEC, and medical supplies and emergency relief to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

A delegation led by Chang Chun, CEO China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd (CSCEC) Wednesday called on Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Tariq Mehmood Murtaza at the RDA office.

The delegation expressed interest to mull over and cooperate in mega projects of RDA like Ring Road Rawalpindi and Nullah Lai Expressway etc.

On the occasion, the Chairman RDA said that the long-standing ties between the two countries are based on solid foundation and with the passage of time, this friendship will certainly strengthen as China had given relief assistance to Pakistan in different construction projects like New Airport Islamabad, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and recently given significant relief to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

On the occasion, it was informed that concrete steps would be taken to provide modern construction facilities through public-private partnership.  The officials also agreed to work with mutual cooperation and consensus to implement the project.

Wang Weiwei, Manager of Marketing Department China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd and Brig (R) Nusratullah, former Member CDA, were also present on the occasion.