Beijing: The 14th Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor concluded in Beijing on Friday, marking a historic milestone as the partnership between Pakistan and China entered CPEC Phase-II. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the shared vision, renewed determination, and ambitious roadmap that will shape the next stage of this initiative.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister highlighted that CPEC Phase-II will be driven by the Five Corridors of Growth, Innovation, Green Development, Livelihood, and Regional Connectivity. These priorities will transform CPEC into a corridor of industrialization, technology, sustainability, and shared prosperity.

Ahsan Iqbal further stated that this plan lays out a comprehensive agenda covering industrial cooperation, Special Economic Zones, agriculture modernization, maritime development, mining, and flagship connectivity projects such as ML-1 Railway, Karakoram Highway (KKH) realignment, and Gwadar development. He stressed that early execution of these projects would yield economic dividends for the entire region.

Additionally, Ahsan Iqbal announced that Pakistan and China have agreed to publish an updated CPEC Long Term Plan within 90 days, reflecting the convergence of Pakistan’s 5Es with the Five Corridors of CPEC 2.0. Reassuring Chinese partners, he affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the safety and security of all CPEC projects and every Chinese national working in Pakistan.