TURKEY KEEN TO JOIN CPEC

[RedHulk]

your thoughts are generally clear

why transport by road when maritime transport is a fraction of the cost ?

Time is money baby
12 days CPEC vs 40 days Sea route ..means in 40 days by CPEC you will make roughly 3 times profit. This way China won't stop its production.
But main thing is the world market is now saturated by products. The war on terror have destroyed countries economies, which could have been the potential cnsumers. G20 will keep on facing slow growth until and unless the west stop destroying countries and also G20 need to tap new markets. OBOR is a great initiative to do that. West relay on arms sales along loans when every country is ruined you can't sell arms or give loans.

 

[wiseone2]

Time is money baby
12 days CPEC vs 40 days Sea route ..means in 40 days by CPEC you will make roughly 3 times profit. This way China won't stop its production.
But main thing is the world market is now saturated by products. The war on terror have destroyed countries economies, which could have been the potential cnsumers. G20 will keep on facing slow growth until and unless the west stop destroying countries and also G20 need to tap new markets. OBOR is a great initiative to do that. West relay on arms sales along loans when every country is ruined you can't sell arms or give loans.

I dunno know where you get your numbers from. Crossing the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean takes as little as 4 days. Even on a slow ship it takes no more than 15 days.

CPEC will help interior China and landlocked Central Asian states if they join. But I see no benefit to any of the coastal countries or populations

 

[TaiShang]

However, Turkey joining SCO based on the principles of its framework is step in the right direction. Also, economic integeration does help states to seek mutual benefits and friendliness.

Certainly, the SCO is a well-established framework. In order to join it as a full member (Turkey is just an observer, which means that it does not join decision making process and it does not have to be bound by SCO resolutions), a country has to ratify the SCO charter in their national assembly.

The primary purpose of the SCO is to guard against three major threats: Separatism, terrorism, and extremism. If Turkey joins the group as a full member, this would definitely be a positive step in terms of fighting violent Jihadism, among others, and ethno-religious separatism.

China-Pakistan partnership in fighting terrorism has made a great contribution in peace in trouble areas across the border. The SCO has helped immensely in terms of maintaining peace and stability in otherwise unstable Central Asia which receives immense ideological and financial input in support of radical extremist policies.

My assertion is that Turkey was used by the global empire to create troubles for China. If Turkey wants to gain strategic independence then of course the conduct of its foreign policy must reflect that. Change does not happen overnight..yet overall direction needs some course correction to foster confidence among strategic partners in the East.

My sense is that this course correction is underway.

I respectfully do not share the same optimism with you, my friend. It won't stop in the near term due to over-radicalization of the present Turkish government. We had always have this tension with respect to certain Uighur segments receiving political and ideological assistance from Turkey, but it was mostly in the form of ethno-solidarity, which is more secular and benign in nature.

But, over the past decade, the support has turned into ethno-religious solidarity, which is violent and irrational.

Both are inherently separatist; hence, anti-state, but the second one is more dangerous and harder to contain. China perceives the present ruling party of Turkey as a radical Islamist force trying to achieve certain ideological and material ends by supporting a ethno-religious Uighur agenda.

Foreign powers are also involved, such as numerous Uighur terrorist organizations in Germany and the US (WUC is being the top terrorist organization), but foreign powers cannot explain the existence of Uighur terror organizations in Turkey.

A responsible government would not alow such an entity to organize on its soil. It is not possible to police every action, for sure, but, we know that those organizations receive government's blessings. That's no different from certain European countries harboring PKK elements.

China is not constructing an anti- anybody framework..rather its inclusive to anyone or everyone who wishes to join based on the principles of non-interference, mutual respect and win-win paradigm.

Yes, it is also true that I might have blind spots in my eagerness to see OBOR realisation. I guess old people must also learn constantly.

I join with you in your positive outlook on the OBOR, my friend. Despite all the intellectual skepticism arising from the West and certain anti-China factions in our region, OBOR is definitely an emerging paradigm. It is so encompassing and multilateral that it is sometimes hard to grasp the constant but minute improvements.

The over 40 direct rail links between China and Europe cannot be rendered non-existent even of one denies their existence in theory. There are solid developments, such as the CPEC. These are historic and monumental development. Perhaps, since we are right in the middle of it, we are unable to grasp it holistically.

why transport by road when maritime transport is a fraction of the cost ?

If you mean China-Europe or China-Pakistan-Central Asia trade by rail, it is in fact faster (and cheaper) than marine transport. This will be increasingly so if/when the gauge difference problem can be overcome in some practical way.

Now, with the addition of refrigerated rail cars in China's freight line, it is even possible to deliver fresh vegetable to Russia's west as well as all the way to Germany.

 

[wiseone2]

Certainly, the SCO is a well-established framework. In order to join it as a full member (Turkey is just an observer, which means that it does not join decision making process and it does not have to be bound by SCO resolutions), a country has to ratify the SCO charter in their national assembly.

The primary purpose of the SCO is to guard against three major threats: Separatism, terrorism, and extremism. If Turkey joins the group as a full member, this would definitely be a positive step in terms of fighting violent Jihadism, among others, and ethno-religious separatism.

China-Pakistan partnership in fighting terrorism has made a great contribution in peace in trouble areas across the border. The SCO has helped immensely in terms of maintaining peace and stability in otherwise unstable Central Asia which receives immense ideological and financial input in support of radical extremist policies.



I respectfully do not share the same optimism with you, my friend. It won't stop in the near term due to over-radicalization of the present Turkish government. We had always have this tension with respect to certain Uighur segments receiving political and ideological assistance from Turkey, but it was mostly in the form of ethno-solidarity, which is more secular and benign in nature.

But, over the past decade, the support has turned into ethno-religious solidarity, which is violent and irrational.

Both are inherently separatist; hence, anti-state, but the second one is more dangerous and harder to contain. China perceives the present ruling party of Turkey as a radical Islamist force trying to achieve certain ideological and material ends by supporting a ethno-religious Uighur agenda.

Foreign powers are also involved, such as numerous Uighur terrorist organizations in Germany and the US (WUC is being the top terrorist organization), but foreign powers cannot explain the existence of Uighur terror organizations in Turkey.

A responsible government would not alow such an entity to organize on its soil. It is not possible to police every action, for sure, but, we know that those organizations receive government's blessings. That's no different from certain European countries harboring PKK elements.



I join with you in your positive outlook on the OBOR, my friend. Despite all the intellectual skepticism arising from the West and certain anti-China factions in our region, OBOR is definitely an emerging paradigm. It is so encompassing and multilateral that it is sometimes hard to grasp the constant but minute improvements.

The over 40 direct rail links between China and Europe cannot be rendered non-existent even of one denies their existence in theory. There are solid developments, such as the CPEC. These are historic and monumental development. Perhaps, since we are right in the middle of it, we are unable to grasp it holistically.



If you mean China-Europe or China-Pakistan-Central Asia trade by rail, it is in fact faster (and cheaper) than marine transport. This will be increasingly so if/when the gauge difference problem can be overcome in some practical way.

Now, with the addition of refrigerated rail cars in China's freight line, it is even possible to deliver fresh vegetable to Russia's west as well as all the way to Germany.

I see a use case for rail transport to Europe via Russia
I see use case for trade with Central Asia

IMO connecting to Middle East by road/rail is a hopeless proposition

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Iran has already shown interest in Gwadar and CPEC, even its gas pipeline which russia (gazprom) is building in pakistan's territory (North south gas pipeline) its building the sector from Nawabshah in south till Lahore in north east. From there china will take over till Kashghar in western china. And from Irani boder till Nawabshah China is already building by the end of this year its expected to be used in Pakistan since by that time work will be finished in this first phase. That is actually the IPI gas pipeline where india is replaced by china as i was saying yesterday.

Look u need to understand that Iran no matter how it tries to project itself its still a small country in terms of population. It has 80 million people. Which means it has a consumer market of only 80 million, on top of that they have their own domestic industry which needs to be protected from the hordes of international multinational companies influx. This makes even 80 million market to lets say 20 million, 40 million depending upon how they try to protect them and their market share. Pakistan has a population of 200 million which makes it 5th or 8th largest in the planet earth. Which on top of that hasnt got much of domestic industrial base and dont have any domestic industrial policy which is substantial. Here they gain their 100% profit with full market access.

There is a economic reason too as to why China invests so much money into our market and why india is so eager to get its hands on our 200 million market. Gwadar port that it is building is being build in 3 phases. In first phase 4 berths have been build with capacity of 25000-30000 tons. The second phase which is being build these days have 4 more berths as of time being with capacity to handle 200,000 tons, these berths will be added more (10 under CPEC) which will take the total to 18 berths.

In third phase a total of 120 berths and capacity of 400,000 tons which will make her second largest port in the world after Shanghai which has capacity of 500,000 tons. Its already is 3rd deepest port.

Chahbahar only has 3-4 berths as of now and will have total of 10-12 berths in total with capacity of only 250,000 tons. Besides its not a deep sea port. It will need Gwadar's help which is only 180km in the east.

When it comes to iran do what Pakistan does ie ''not taking it seriously'' and just focus on yr own interests in economy, security, and strategic and iran cant do anything. Or if it does just send someone to meet israelis or americans on iran and that would put them into their place.

Just focus on regional economic connectivity with them. Militarily, economically, market size they cant compete with us where future lies.

Thanks for the valuable info and critical analysis. IMHO, widespread participation of the Turkish companies is a win/win for both Pak and Turkey. And it'll strengthen Pak's hands in putting something new on CPEC table to fully leverage it by making it a multiple way street. By establishing their second bases in Pak they can not only access local markets but also explore the entire Far East. It's not just selling or buying goods, it's establishing economic and financial relationships with mutual benefits on a long term basis. No wonder Turkush authorities are keeping a very close eye and must be refurbishing their plans...

 

[IceCold]

I like your optimism you do realize that US is still the sole superpower, Russia, China and what not though from time to time make noises but in the greater scheme of things they will ditch all of their smaller partners if it really went against US interests. Watching and reading too much sputnik,russia today is not good for health

Besides can you point me to some of the core converging point of interests between these so called new emerging bloc of yours?

After the snub that Obama just got in China and a clear message from China, you still think that China will ditch their smaller partners and not go against US interests? Is this verdic logic Afghans learned from their new buddies Indians? As for Russia look what they did in Crimea and the only one ditching their smaller partners was actually the US. Despite having a treaty with Ukraine, US did not intervene.

Show your flags,so we can see where you are from?

Last time i asked him this he got very sentimental and accused me of calling him an Indian. I hope he does not with you.

 

[kabooter_maila]

Monday, 05 September 2016 18:28
Posted by Parvez Jabri

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BEIJING: Turkish Minister of Economy Nihat Zeybekci Sunday expressed interest in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying that his country had been paying close attention to and hoped to take part in the programme.

The Turkish minister expressed these views while speaking at a business summit held on the sideline of the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, China.

Turkey could serve as a bridge connecting China and Europe, especially in terms of logistics, Nihat Zeybekci was quoted by official Xinhua news agency.

The Turkish minister spoke highly of the initiative, noting that the ancient Silk Road had played a vital role in exchanges between countries.

He stressed the need to promote inter-connectivity in transport, human resources and information. Removing trade barriers was also of crucial importance, he added.

In their meeting on Saturday, Xi and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, agreed to advance cooperation in such fields as infrastructure, energy and counter-terrorism.

The two sides, Xi suggested, should work out concrete measures and projects to link the Belt and Road Initiative with Turkey's development strategy.

The CPEC is part of the initiative on the construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (the Belt and Road Initiative), which was proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013. It is aimed at building a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient Silk Road routes.

Turkey is a founding member of the China-proposed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. It signed a memorandum of understanding with China in November 2015 on the harmonization of the Belt and Road Initiative with Turkey's Middle Corridor project, a proposed regional transportation network between Turkey and China.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2016

http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/pakistan/316997-turkey-keen-to-join-cpec.html

Welcome, our dear Turkish Bothers. It would be the utmost delight for us to have you as our partners in the CPEC project. Together we will make this strategic project a shining success that would greatly benefit our future generations. Welcome again.

 

[TaiShang]

I see a use case for rail transport to Europe via Russia
I see use case for trade with Central Asia

IMO connecting to Middle East by road/rail is a hopeless proposition

Definitely. Connection to the Middle East is part of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, not The Silk Road Economic Belt.

The rail connections, for example, to Central and Western Europe have reduced transportation time by days, as compared to maritime transport.

Also, rail transport, once the required infrastructure is set up, cheaper than maritime transport. It also has the advantage of frequent stops (if necessary). Hence, a train to Germany or Spain can make several stops across Russia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

What is significant is technical fundamentals and faster customs clearing bureaucracy.

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

Dear Pak Brother,

Firstly, there should be no surprise here. It is the logical development. Tuk-Pak are two flags one country in the coming decades.

As I have stated many times, Turkey's rightful place is in Central, South West Asia and ME. The geo-economic, geo-political and cultural thrust is towards the East.

Turkey is a pivotal state in the Med as Pak is the pivotal state in ME & Afro-Asian Ocean.

The world's power architecture has changed. New realignments are happening faster than I thought possible.

Turkey's leadership at all levels has decided to build diplomatic strength in the East. Have you seen how many defence related projects are being executed by Pak-Turk Friends? Deals with Rus and China are happening faster than before. Turkey is seeking strategic independence.

Fundamental fact is that Turkey was duped by the troublemakers and used/abused to disturb historically friendly relations with China. It was the proxies in Turkey which tried to destroy these historic relations.

This needs to change. I see the change already happening. Pak establishment can play a building bridges role here...to bring two of Paks brothers closer together.

Secondly, CPEC is not just infrastructural project... OBOR is a great Paradigm Shift...it offers win-win co-development to all. Away from death, destruction and subjogation.

OBOR is the architecture of the Future inter-state relationship.

On it will be built a House wherein the Community of Prosperity shall reside.

Those who join are the ones who seek peace and prosperity. Those who try to subotage it are the troublemakers who wish to see the old order of imperial oppression continue. Whoever is opposing / subotagging CPEC through terrorism is Pak enemy.

Not only Turkey but when Europe becomes free it will have to join OBOR/CPEC for its own future and prosperity.

As I have stated earlier...Iran is a tough nut to crack. Will it be constructive and fully join OBOR/CPEC or will it remain the odd one out by allowing those who wish CPEC harm to work from its soil. Iran has to make a choice soon.

I see a new cultural, political and philosophical axis emerging...away from death, destruction and oppression. All happening without wars or destruction.

China has put money where its mouth is = OBOR.

Pak has put all its strategic capital behind development = CPEC.

I welcome Turkey with all my heart to join CPEC and make it an even bigger success.

Please, also, see that Turkey by joining OBOR/CPEC will enhance its strategic leverage vis-a-vis the West. The Pashas in Istanbul are wise!

@HAKIKAT @T-123456 please, friends see whether I have observed something that is not aligned with your great country's inner dynamics?

@Chinese-Dragon @Shotgunner51 @ahojunk @TaiShang @Economic superpower @AndrewJin friends/brothers please, see whether I have misstated anything not aligned with the Chinese inner dynamics.

As a Sino-Pak Friend and Brother, I just wish to see peace, prosperity and socio-economic development in the eurasian heartland and Asia Pacific region.

Although I do not live in Asia but wish to see the revival happening. Humanity needs a new Constructive Framework.


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I love your optimism.....I hear it. I hear it....Kudos to China, Turkey and Pakistan for leading the change in region...

 

[Zulkarneyn]

To Chinese members critical of Turkey's "alleged" operations in in Xinjiang via Uyghurs. The minority Uyghur factions has NOT been trained by Turkey, it's an operation conducted/orchestrated by USA and CIA. Watch this video from minute 38:00 till 42:00 or so. The leader of these operations Yusuf lives in USA.

 

[Baybars Han]

It has been Turkey's traditional policy to intervene in others' internal affairs based on ethnic affiliation. This has been witnessed in post-Soviet polities, for instance, albeit with checkered success.

With the latest Islamist AKP government, the ethno-diplomacy was devolved/regressed into ethno-religio sectarian diplomacy.

Syrian War exacerbated the situation.

Turkey has actively supported the recruitment, training and transfer of Uighur jihadists into Syria, along with many others.

This is a direct national security threat to and a breach of China's sovereignty.

This is, in the long run, a threat to the entire Central Asia and South Asia, including our ally Pakistan.

Out of historical wisdom and strategic foresight, Pakistan maintained a balanced approach and advised Turkey on its Syrian policy. Pakistan refrained from intervening in Syria and was rightfully absent from Saudi-led Islam Army.

Turkey's position on Syria has not changed till today. The attempted coup has not changed anything. It was/is an internal fight between two shades of a similar Islamist faction on who would take over the traditionally secular state and change its very DNA to its liking.

Turkey's presence in China as a G20 member has not changed anything, as well. China is always a keen economic actor; its economic cooperation cannot be mistaken for strategic cooperation or trust.

Turkey harbors Uighur terrorist organizations that are engaged in anti-China activities, from soft jihadist propaganda to hard training.

We know by fact that there are Uighur (and Chechnyan) fighters in terrorists groups directly created and supplied by Turkey. It is impossible that such a dangerous situation would allow for any Eurasian political area being formed in West Asia and the Middle East.

Strategically impossible even if we wanted it.

The emerging Eurasia is basically composed of the OBOR's northern corridor which involves China, Mongolia, Pakistan, Central Asia,. Eastern and Western Europe. The investment, actualized rail and highway connections, and established SEZs (4 of 20 are in Russia, for example) all indicate that emerging Eurasianism is based on China-Russia strategic collaboration as it overarching framework.

It has nothing to do with Turkey.

I think China does not care Turkey stays in NATO, or destroys all the bridges with the West. So far, destroying bridges with the West has resulted in alliances made with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Israel. It means nothing for China.

Emerging Eurasianism is not anti-West; but it is an alternative order making that endangers Western supremacy, which might be viewed as anti-West. But, in its essence, it is not anti-West. There are more than 30 Western countries in the AIIB.

China's is strategic-minded and practical. my friend, as you know very deeply and on the historical-philosophical level.

What China needs to see is simply the end of political and civil support and endorsement of terrorists that harbor ill intention against China.

@Chinese-Dragon @Shotgunner51 @ahojunk @TaiShang @Economic superpower @AndrewJin

You are honestly very stupid to say the least. You have been blinded by western propoganda and can't think rational. I'm sure in your mind somewhere there is still what the PM at the time said about China when you was killing Uyghurs.

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[TaiShang]

Kyrgyzstan has China's full support as attack is probed
China Daily, September 8, 2016

China will continue to fully support Kyrgyzstan as it investigates the terrorist attack on the Chinese embassy there and arrests the perpetrators, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Wednesday.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying takes questions from reporters at the press conference on Wednesday.

Kyrgyzstan's National Security Committee has said that the suicide bomb attack in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek last week was ordered by Uyghur militants active in Syria and carried out by a member of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement.

Three embassy staff members suffered minor injuries in the attack and were taken to a hospital; the attacker died. China has condemned the attack and urged Kyrgyz authorities to quickly and thoroughly investigate the incident.

"I want to stress that the East Turkestan terrorist forces representing the (East Turkestan Islamic Movement) has planned and carried out many terrorist incidents targeting China inside and outside the country and committed bloody crimes," Hua said at a regular news conference in Beijing.

Since the attack, Chinese law enforcement departments have closely followed Kyrgyzstan's investigation process and provided necessary assistance as required, she said.

The suicide bomber, whose car rammed the gate of the embassy on Aug. 30, was an ethnic Uyghur who held a Tajikistan passport under the name of Zoir Khalilov, the Kyrgyzstan security service said.

Five Kyrgyz citizens suspected of complicity in the bomb attack have been detained, and an international arrest warrant has been issued for two other Kyrgyz citizens living in Turkey, it said.

The East Turkestan Islamic Movement is a terrorist group that constitutes a serious threat to China, Syria, Central Asia and many other countries and regions, Hua said.

The group has been listed by the United Nations and the United Kingdom as a terrorist group.

"We will continue to keep in close communication with Kyrgyzstan and enhance anti-terrorism cooperation to firmly safeguard the safety of China, Kyrgyzstan and other countries in the region," Hua added.
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@Sinopakfriend , the importance of the SCO framework which enables effective anti-terrorism effort. Participation in this grouping is welcome as it will enable a broader pool of information and law authority response.

For anything, Central Asia must be closely guarded against the spread of violent religious extremism and dogma.

 

[Zulkarneyn]

Pakistan offers easy access to the Indian ocean for China. Once China finishes its infrastructural project in Pakistan it will offer limitless oppurtunities as it will be able to station warships and presence in the ocean.

China's modus operandi is quite opposite to the West's. She doesn't operate on instilling ideology like the US. She is interested in preserving the independency/sovereignty of allied nations and invests in them economically for positive sum outcome or win/win.

 

[Mangus Ortus Novem]

Kyrgyzstan has China's full support as attack is probed
China Daily, September 8, 2016

China will continue to fully support Kyrgyzstan as it investigates the terrorist attack on the Chinese embassy there and arrests the perpetrators, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Wednesday.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying takes questions from reporters at the press conference on Wednesday.

Kyrgyzstan's National Security Committee has said that the suicide bomb attack in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek last week was ordered by Uyghur militants active in Syria and carried out by a member of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement.

Three embassy staff members suffered minor injuries in the attack and were taken to a hospital; the attacker died. China has condemned the attack and urged Kyrgyz authorities to quickly and thoroughly investigate the incident.

"I want to stress that the East Turkestan terrorist forces representing the (East Turkestan Islamic Movement) has planned and carried out many terrorist incidents targeting China inside and outside the country and committed bloody crimes," Hua said at a regular news conference in Beijing.

Since the attack, Chinese law enforcement departments have closely followed Kyrgyzstan's investigation process and provided necessary assistance as required, she said.

The suicide bomber, whose car rammed the gate of the embassy on Aug. 30, was an ethnic Uyghur who held a Tajikistan passport under the name of Zoir Khalilov, the Kyrgyzstan security service said.

Five Kyrgyz citizens suspected of complicity in the bomb attack have been detained, and an international arrest warrant has been issued for two other Kyrgyz citizens living in Turkey, it said.

The East Turkestan Islamic Movement is a terrorist group that constitutes a serious threat to China, Syria, Central Asia and many other countries and regions, Hua said.

The group has been listed by the United Nations and the United Kingdom as a terrorist group.

"We will continue to keep in close communication with Kyrgyzstan and enhance anti-terrorism cooperation to firmly safeguard the safety of China, Kyrgyzstan and other countries in the region," Hua added.
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@Sinopakfriend , the importance of the SCO framework which enables effective anti-terrorism effort. Participation in this grouping is welcome as it will enable a broader pool of information and law authority response.

For anything, Central Asia must be closely guarded against the spread of violent religious extremism and dogma.

SCO Framework is all about perservation of sovereignity of nation states, mutual cooperation in this regard and joint mechanism of security against unconventional threats.

Great rugs are stichted slowly...one stich at a time, with care and foresight. It takes time yet the end result is something of deep beauty.

SCO will be acting more robustly sooner than later. The mechanism of telligence sharing are already taking formalised shaped. Just look at Sino-Pak overt cooperation. Same is happening in Central asian space.

The unconventional threat is foreign sponsored and facilitated. Whoever controls the eusarian space controls the future of geo-economic superemecy. CPEC is just but one manifestation of this deeper alignment or great power architecture if you will.

However, SCO is not a military alliance. And that makes it more flexible. Pak and india joining it can bring added benefits..though I am a bit cautious on this. Pak being fully in SCO camp came at cost for Pak strategic space vis-a-vis West and to some extent with Pak traditional friends in ME. Example, Pak staying away from Yemen proxy war or Syria for that matter.

The essence of circle is its centre. First the Core and then the Shell.

 

[Umair Nawaz]

Thanks for the valuable info and critical analysis. IMHO, widespread participation of the Turkish companies is a win/win for both Pak and Turkey. And it'll strengthen Pak's hands in putting something new on CPEC table to fully leverage it by making it a multiple way street. By establishing their second bases in Pak they can not only access local markets but also explore the entire Far East. It's not just selling or buying goods, it's establishing economic and financial relationships with mutual benefits on a long term basis. No wonder Turkush authorities are keeping a very close eye and must be refurbishing their plans...

Thats the plan. We now would allow only those countries to take advantage of our location and market size which r our time tested friends, thats our way of saying thank You in a more real way rather then empty rhetoric and goodwill gestures.

Now since we r moving away from American influence day by day, we r making new alliances with Asiatic countries and with countries in our region, thats where Russia and its EuroAsia union, China with its CPEC, SCO etc and Iran and Turkey comes in through ECO initiatives into CPEC.

Key here is regional economic connectivity. Thats the key point to focus o while talking to iran in this subject, and not taking here rhetoric and delusions seriously. Just focus on WHAT U WANT FROM THEM AS A SOVEREIGN NATION. About rest, leave them be.