Beijing: August 2nd 2025: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary held a strategic meeting with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to advancing CPEC Phase II through enhanced industrial, technological, and B2B cooperation.
Minister Iqbal conveyed PM Shehbaz Sharif’s message of goodwill to the Chinese leadership, recognizing China’s consistent support to Pakistan — especially during recent regional challenges.
Key Highlights:
• Emphasis on people-centric reforms under Pakistan’s 5Es Framework, fully aligned with CPEC Phase II goals.
• Focus on building an export-led, tech-driven economy inspired by China’s transformative development model.
• Mutual commitment to inclusive growth, peace, and regional prosperity.
• Strengthening ties through talent development, industrial cooperation, and innovation exchange.
CPEC moved from paper to billions in investments during Mr. Sun Weidong’s diplomatic tenure in Pakistan said planning Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal
“China is committed to expanding sectoral cooperation with Pakistan reaffirmed Mr. Sun Weidong
The meeting reaffirmed that Pak-China friendship grows stronger with time; resilient, dynamic, and rooted in shared vision.
