Ahsan Iqbal reiterates commitment to CPEC's development, successful implementation.

ISLAMABAD -- Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday reiterated a firm commitment of the incumbent government to the development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and ensuring its successful implementation.

"We are taking all necessary steps to address pressing issues and enhance the country's exports, and we are grateful to China for its continued support in this regard," the minister said while chairing a meeting to review progress on CPEC-related projects.

The meeting, according to a news release, also discussed progress on Special Economic Zones (SEZs), ML-1, Karachi Circular Railway and various new development initiatives that would be discussed in upcoming sittings of the Joint Working Groups.

During the meeting, the Planning minister emphasised the importance of strengthening the country's export sector, directing the quarters concerned to follow up on the PM's proposal with regard to seeking Chinese professionals' help in the development of Pakistan's export sector.

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