Ahsan shows commitment to continue implementing CPEC.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal wrote a letter to China's newly-appointed Chairman National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Zheng Shanjie, in which, congratulated him and expressed his commitment to continue implementing the Belt and Road initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Iqbal noted that the NDRC and Planning Ministry has maintained a strong partnership, working closely to develop the flagship CPEC project, which is a central pillar of the bilateral economic partnership between the two countries, said a press release issued here.

Since coming into power in April 2022, the incumbent government has revived stalled CPEC projects, which have been expedited under Iqbal's leadership as Planning Minister.

In fact, he was declared "CPEC" by Chinese leadership following his visit to China last month and engagements with Chinese leaders.

Iqbal highlighted the successful completion of the first phase...