The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Friday 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.
\nThe session, chaired by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, was attended by officials nominated from various ministries and provincial departments who will be visiting China, a news release said.
\nIn his address, the minister 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.
\nAhsan Iqbal remarked that this unique initiative reflected 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 II.
\nThe 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.
\nHe outlined key thematic areas for the delegation, including shaping an economic growth corridor with clear priorities, advancing tech-driven industries, fostering a knowledge-based economy, addressing poverty alleviation, education, and healthcare through targeted socio-economic projects, accelerating energy transitions, fostering sustainable economic models, and expanding exports while creating global supply chain linkages.
\nDelegates 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.
\nThe minister urged them to be ambassadors of Pakistan-China friendship, demonstrating professionalism and punctuality.
\nThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs also briefed the delegation on essential diplomatic protocols.
\nAhsan Iqbal hoped that the delegation would return as \u201cChampions of Change,\u201d driving Pakistan\u2019s transformation inspired by China\u2019s success story.
\nThe seminar, co-organized by Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Planning and China\u2019s National Development & 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.
\nLast year, Pakistan and China celebrated a decade of successful high-quality development under CPEC. During these celebrations, Chinese Vice Premier 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.
\nThese corridors aim to strengthen economic integration, drive innovation, and promote regional connectivity in alignment with sustainable development goals<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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