CPEC SEZs very important for regional connectivity and development, Acting Senate chief tells Vietnamese envoy

Gwadar Pro

Islamabad: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are very important for regional connectivity and development, Acting Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Mirza Muhammad Afridi said.

Afridi expressed these views in a meeting with Ambassador of Vietnam Nguyen Tien Phong, who called on him at the Parliament House, said a news release.

He also emphasized that Vietnamese investors can take advantage of investment opportunities in Balochistan, especially in Gwadar. He reiterated that Vietnamese investors need to take advantage of Pakistan’s improved business environment. He also highlighted that Pakistan is providing visa on arrival facility for citizens of Vietnam.

During the meeting, emphasis was laid on trade and economic cooperation between the two countries to further strengthened people-to-people contact.

The Acting Senate chief acknowledged and appreciated Vietnam’s rapid economic growth. He said that the two countries need to promote cooperation in the fields of tourism, education, textile, agriculture and other fields.

Afridi highlighted that diplomacy at the parliamentary level can take bilateral relations to new heights. He believed that accelerating the exchange of parliamentary delegations will further strengthen bilateral ties.

He underscored that Pakistan values its relations with Vietnam. “Pakistan and Vietnam can learn a lot from each other’s experiences in the field of trade and economic cooperation,” he said.

Nguyen Tien Phong thanked Afridi for a warm welcome at the Parliament House. The ambassador said that “we are proud of the friendship between Pakistan and Vietnam, which spans over 50 years. The ambassador showed pleasure that the Pakistani people are filled with hospitality.”

He said that the two countries have excellent cooperation at the international level. The ambassador believed that there was scope for further enhancement of trade and economic cooperation.

Phong informed that contacts were being made with various chambers of commerce and business community to promote trade and explore opportunities for multi-dimensional cooperation.