Pakistan welcomes Afghanistan’s request to become part of CPEC

[Zain Malik]

ISLAMABAD (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has welcomed Afghanistan’s interest to become part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Talking to Voice of America (VOA) on Monday, he said that Afghanistan has expressed its interest through its diplomat in Pakistan.

Minister said earlier Saudi Arabia and Iran have also expressed their interest in CPEC.

He said the original purpose of CPEC is to establish regional connectivity and trade bridge in the region.

He expressed his hope that regional trade through CPEC would strengthen peace in the region.

To a question, Ahsan Iqbal said that CPEC is most discussed and most debatable project of Pakistan while no agreement is hidden in this regard.

He said CPEC would be the game changer for backward areas of Balochistan and KP.

 

[HAIDER]

CPEC will be functional in next few months.

 

[Taimoor Khan]

Not at this point in time. Keep them at arms length. Build CPEC first, make it function, then assess the situation in Afghanistan. At this point, it maybe an attempt to sabotage it from Afghan side and India so close to Kabul regime, its not worth taking risk with such a vital project. Our bilateral issues aside, when Kabul regime is dancing on the tunes of India, as seen from their SAARC summit refusal to attend, it doesn't make sense for Pakistan to get Afghanistan onboard.

 

[RazorMC]

I hope they are just saying this as a courtesy.
There should be no intention of letting them into this.

 

[Chauvinist]

I hope they are just saying this as a courtesy.
There should no intention of letting them into this.

Afghan didnt take it as a courtesy..
They already said with a big smile yesterday "Mention Not dude" by firing at Army.

 

[abrar khan]

The force behind the CEPEC is China Govt. & Pak Army. Rest assure the pros & cone of each aspect and new participants will be carefully evaluated. If any nation want to join it positively, must be welcomed it will benefit Pakistan.

 

[Khan_21]

@A-Team looks like your wish is coming true.

 

[Banglar Bir]

IF A DOG BITES YOU, YOU NEVER BITE BACK. Let them bark, show sympathy,in spite of their evil behaviour. We all know what great sacrifices Pakistan had to undergo, for decades together, just for the Afghan problems. INSHALLAH Almighty Allah will reward our Pakistani brothers, thousand times more. YOU CAN ALREADY SEE THE VISIBLE SIGNS NOW. THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT ISLAM TEACHES US.

 

[!eon]

@A-Team bring your tools with you and start working from tomorrow.

 

[Cyberian]

What about Afghanistan's foreign policy to isolate Pakistan and bankrupt it?

 

[Banglar Bir]

Please dont bark back brothers, a special request from a muslim brother.Turn around and look at the other way. SALAM.

 

[Shapur]

Good gesture by Pakistan and worthy of appreciation. Thanks Pakistan

 

[A-Team]

@A-Team looks like your wish is coming true.

Not a wish but simply economics Good move never the less

 

[Hassan Guy]

 

[WaLeEdK2]

How are they gonna be a part of it? Specifically what will they actually do?