Naval chief, Chinese envoy discuss regional peace, defence cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Mr Yao Jing on Thursday called on Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi in Islamabad, ARY News reported.

According to the Naval spokesperson, both the dignitaries discussed defence and maritime cooperation between Pakistan and China and matters pertaining to maritime security of China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

The Naval chief apprised the Chinese envoy about role of Pakistan navy in enduring peace and stability in the region.

The Chinese envoy appreciated Pakistan Navy’s contributions to regional security.

Earlier this month, Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Yao Jing called on Federal Minister for Planning Makhdum Khusro Bakhtiar, to discuss CPEC related issues.

According to a statement released from the ministry, during the meeting both the dignitaries agreed to continue momentum on China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

The Chinese envoy had appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to fast track CPEC projects particularly the groundbreaking of western route while the minister for planning hailed China’s support for implementation of Gwadar airport project.

Khusro Bakhtiar had said that the development of Gwadar was the top priority of the current government.

He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his recent visit to Balochistan performed groundbreaking of Rs65 billion Zhob-Kuchlak section of western route, Rs17 billion project of transmission line for Makran coast, Rs23 billion new Gwadar Airport project, hospital as well as vocational institute.