Collaboration across govt sectors termed crucial to unlock full potential of CPEC

Islamabad: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal termed collaboration across government sectors as crucial to unlock the full potential of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

He was chairing a high-level review meeting on CPEC projects in Islamabad , ahead of the forthcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit to be held in Pakistan this month.

The meeting brought together Secretaries and Additional Secretaries from all relevant ministries, reflecting a unified and collaborative approach towards enhancing the bilateral relationship with China.

During the meeting, an extensive briefing was given on the progress of ongoing CPEC projects.

In anticipation of the forthcoming visit of the Chinese Premier, the discussions centered on amplifying cross-sectoral cooperation and preparing a comprehensive action plan aimed at advancing bilateral economic and developmental goals.

The Minister stressed the importance of leveraging the upcoming high-level engagement with China to advance business-to-business investments, secure concrete deliverables, and showcase Pakistan as an investment destination. In this context, all ministries were urged to finalize their preparations and proposals to ensure impactful outcomes from the visit.

Ahsan Iqbal underscored the urgency of achieving substantive advancements in priority sectors such as infrastructure development, road connectivity, information technology, agriculture, industrial cooperation, education, healthcare, water resources, energy, and artificial intelligence.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening collaboration in these strategic areas, signalling a shared vision for growth and modernization between the two countries.