IIICEF lauded CPEC

China has acknowledged a major progress in the infrastructure and energy projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The 11th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) brings together ambassadors from 32 countries, senior executives from over 20 economic institutions, and representatives of top suppliers and engineering equipment companies, international consulting firms, and engineering and construction services. More than 1,000 people attended the first day of the conference -the largest public event in Macao so far this year. Over the past five years, there were 22 construction projects under the framework of CPEC, covering roads, railways, airports, thermal power, hydropower, renewable energy, Gwadar Port, special economic zones and other areas. Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Hua Chunying appreciated the recent speech of Chairman of CPEC, Authority, Asim Saleem Bajwa (IIICF) in Macao. As, CPEC is an important pilot programmer in China and Pakistan joint efforts to build the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), there has been a major progress recently especially in infrastructure and energy projects. Many roads were built creating job opportunities and boosting economic development in relevant area and benefiting the people there. It has been applauded by people in Pakistan.