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Work on Pak-China Economic Corridor in full swing: Tariq Fatemi

Source : APP   Date : December 21, 2013   

Work on Pak-China Economic Corridor in full swing: Tariq Fatemi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):  Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi has said development of the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor is a matter of high priority for both sides and the work on the project is in full- swing. He said the corridor envisages connectivity, development of rail and road links, fiber optic cable, energy projects and development of special economic zones, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday.  The Special Assistant said the corridor is a historic  project which would trace the prints of old “Silk Route” and will connect China with Pakistan and onwards with Central Asia and East Europe. Tariq Fatemi said that it would not only benefit and bring prosperity to both countries but also generate economic activity, peace and stability to the people of the whole region.