{"id":38839,"date":"2024-12-13T12:18:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T12:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=38839"},"modified":"2024-12-13T12:18:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T12:18:26","slug":"pakistan-delegation-to-explore-economic-technological-and-social-projects-under-cpec-phase-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-delegation-to-explore-economic-technological-and-social-projects-under-cpec-phase-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Delegation to Explore Economic, Technological, and Social Projects Under CPEC Phase II"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38841\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241213-WA0114_1-e1734092041457.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"321\" \/>ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development &amp; Special Initiatives organized an orientation session ahead of the upcoming seminar titled \u201cBuilding an Upgraded Version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)\u201d, scheduled to be held in Beijing. The session, chaired by the Federal Minister for Planning, Development &amp; Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, was attended by officials nominated from various ministries and provincial departments visiting China.<\/p>\n<p>In his address, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the significance of the delegation\u2019s mission, describing it as an extraordinary opportunity rather than a routine visit. He urged the participants to approach the seminar with strategic foresight and a results-oriented mindset.<\/p>\n<p>He remarked that this unique initiative reflects China\u2019s unwavering friendship with Pakistan. Initially, a three-day workshop was proposed in Islamabad, but China invited a group of 27 highly capable professionals to visit Beijing, observe China\u2019s development journey firsthand, and engage in in-depth consultations to draft a comprehensive blueprint for CPEC Phase ||.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"N8Pw91TMKj\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/true-multilateralism-conceptual-development-core-essence-and-chinas-practice-by-miao-deyu-assistant-foreign-minister\/\">True Multilateralism: Conceptual Development, Core Essence and China\u2019s Practice &#8211; by Miao Deyu, Assistant Foreign Minister<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;True Multilateralism: Conceptual Development, Core Essence and China\u2019s Practice &#8211; by Miao Deyu, Assistant Foreign Minister&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/true-multilateralism-conceptual-development-core-essence-and-chinas-practice-by-miao-deyu-assistant-foreign-minister\/embed\/#?secret=663UvRHbQ4#?secret=N8Pw91TMKj\" data-secret=\"N8Pw91TMKj\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Minister highlighted China\u2019s remarkable transformation, noting that in 1980, Pakistan\u2019s per capita income was $300 compared to China\u2019s $200. Today, China has lifted over 800 million people out of poverty, creating an unprecedented development miracle in modern history.<\/p>\n<p>He outlined key thematic areas for the delegation, including shaping an economic growth corridor with clear priorities, advancing tech-driven industries and fostering a knowledge-based economy, addressing poverty alleviation, education, and healthcare through targeted socio-economic projects, accelerating energy transitions and fostering sustainable economic models, and expanding exports while creating global supply chain linkages.<\/p>\n<p>Delegates were advised to engage actively, ensuring well-informed discussions supported by pre-visit research. They were encouraged to consult sector-specific leadership, study China\u2019s development journey, and collaborate strategically with Chinese experts.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister urged them to be ambassadors of Pakistan-China friendship, demonstrating professionalism and punctuality. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also briefed the delegation on essential diplomatic protocols.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"AyRo77rUkX\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/president-pakistan-calls-for-greater-chinese-investment-emphasizes-on-p2p-b2b-interactions\/\">President Pakistan Calls  for Greater Chinese investment &#8211; Emphasizes on P2P &#038; B2B Interactions<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;President Pakistan Calls  for Greater Chinese investment &#8211; Emphasizes on P2P &#038; B2B Interactions&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/president-pakistan-calls-for-greater-chinese-investment-emphasizes-on-p2p-b2b-interactions\/embed\/#?secret=cOnM4ZokZW#?secret=AyRo77rUkX\" data-secret=\"AyRo77rUkX\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Prof. Ahsan Iqbal concluded by expressing hope that the delegation should return as \u201cChampions of Change,\u201d driving Pakistan\u2019s transformation inspired by China\u2019s success story.<\/p>\n<p>The seminar, co-organized by Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Planning and China\u2019s National Development &amp; Reform Commission (NDRC), reflects the mutual commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation under CPEC\u2019s second phase. This collaboration aligns with Pakistan\u2019s 5Es framework of Economy, Exports, Environment, Energy, and Equity.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Pakistan and China celebrated a decade of successful high-quality development under CPEC. During these celebrations, Chinese Vice Premier H.E. He Lifeng announced five new thematic corridors proposed by President Xi Jinping: Growth Corridor, Livelihood-Enhancing Corridor, Innovation Corridor, Green Corridor, and Opening-Up\/Regional Connectivity Corridor. These corridors aim to strengthen economic integration, drive innovation, and promote regional connectivity in alignment with sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Ss1RhhOISw\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/president-xi-jinping-meets-leaders-of-major-international-economic-organizations\/\">President Xi Jinping Meets Leaders of Major International Economic Organizations<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;President Xi Jinping Meets Leaders of Major International Economic Organizations&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/president-xi-jinping-meets-leaders-of-major-international-economic-organizations\/embed\/#?secret=uJQBbQkLF9#?secret=Ss1RhhOISw\" data-secret=\"Ss1RhhOISw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development &amp; Special Initiatives organized an orientation session ahead of the upcoming seminar titled \u201cBuilding an Upgraded Version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)\u201d, scheduled to be held in Beijing. 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