China supports key role in Gwadar Port C-Pack

 BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Xiao Lijian has said that China supports the greater role of Gwadar port in regional trade as an important part of the Pak-China Economic Corridor.

According to the International News Agency, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Xiao Lijian told a media briefing that during his tenure as Deputy Head of Mission at the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, he visited Gwadar Port six times and inspected the construction work of Gwadar Port. Was found impressive.

Spokesman Xiao Lijian praised Pakistan's role, adding that the arrival of a ship loaded with refrigerator containers of 200 tonnes of fish at Gwadar port and then departure for China was the result of special measures taken by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson expressed happiness over the arrival of the first container of fish at Gwadar Port and the commencement of global transit activities. Supports more than.

The Chinese spokesman also said that a local directorate for transit trade has been set up in Gwadar to work with stakeholders to transform Gwadar port into a major transit trade hub.

Xiao Lijian revealed that in the near future, more ships carrying international cargo, including LPG, steel pipes and DAP fertilizer for Afghanistan, are to arrive at Gwadar port.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the Pak-China Economic Corridor has not only brought economic benefits to China and the Pakistani people, but has also facilitated regional connectivity and economic cooperation between the two countries.