In the current crisis context, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a priority for Islamabad. With CPEC projects, Pakistan will secure development.
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor: Accelerating recovery from Covid-19
European investors are welcome in the CPEC
China and Pakistan are inviting foreign and European companies to invest in CPEC Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and develop activities in many sectors.
Turkey ready to join the CPEC
On February 13 and 14, 2020, Turkish President Erdogan conducted a state visit to Pakistan and stated that Turkey was ready to join the CPEC.
New partnership with Belt & Road Pvt. Ltd, Pakistan
Cooperans and the Diplomatic Insight Group have just signed a new partnership to promote the Belt and Road Initiative in the EU and Pakistan.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor of the Belt and Road Initiative, by Dr. Wolf
Book Review: Wolf, S. (2019): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor of the Belt and Road Initiative Concept, Context and Assessment. Springer.
Education, a core aspect of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor
Education is a priority for both China and Pakistan in developing CPEC: efforts are made to improve literacy among the youth.
Gwadar’s masterplan approved in September 2019
In late September 2019, the master plan of the city of Gwadar in Pakistan was finally approved by local authorities; large projects may now start!
What consequences for the new CPEC secretariat?
Creation of a CPEC secretariat, a new agency that will manage projects related to the Belt and Road in Pakistan: an important step for the CPEC.
New ties between the CPEC and Iran
On April 21, 2019, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan made a historic visit to Iran and met with President Hassan Rouhani and pledged to support the BRI.
Gwadar, betting on globalization
In early 2019, several states in Middle East announced their interest in the port of Gwadar in Pakistan. The port of Gwadar is the flagship project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). With the opening of the CECP to the rest of the world, the port of Gwadar is likely to become a major hub connecting China, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa.