SHANGHAI: Pakistan by exhibiting its products has made its debut at the highly anticipated third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
According to the China Economic Net (CEN), this year’s CIIE surprised visitors with international debuts of hundreds of new products, technologies, and services.
President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi addressed the opening ceremony of the CIIE held at Shanghai through a special video message.
In his address, the President praised the special and unique Pakistan-China relations which have stood the test of time.
He congratulated the Chinese people who under the leadership of President Xi Jinping had successfully dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alvi expressed appreciation for the organizers of the Expo for arranging the event in challenging circumstances of COVID-19. He also recalled his solidarity visit to China in March 2020 during the peak of COVID-19.
The President said that the third phase trial of COVID-19 vaccine was being conducted in Pakistan with Chinese collaboration and the vaccine will not only benefit Pakistan but the world at large.
He further added that CPEC, a flagship project of BRI, was forging ahead successfully. In the first phase, it focused on the energy and infrastructure sectors. Now in its second phase development of the social sector, agriculture, and establishment of industry were at its core.
Dr. Arif Alvi highlighted that Special Economic Zones were being established in Pakistan to attract investments from China and the rest of the world. Foreign investment in the country will provide jobs, improve people’s livelihoods, and help in poverty alleviation in Pakistan. (With input from INP)
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