Celebrating Progress: Gwadar Port Prioritizes Development and Well-being, Says Wang Wenbin

The Gwadar Port, a flagship project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has been dedicated to enhancing development and improving the well-being of the local populace. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, this strategic initiative, a vital part of the Belt and Road Initiative, has achieved substantial success since its inception in 2013.

Specifically, the Gwadar Port has undertaken essential projects like the China-Pakistan Gwadar Faqeer Middle School, a vocational training institute, and the China-Pakistan Fraternity Emergency Care Center, all of which have been completed and have significantly contributed to creating educational opportunities, enhancing employment prospects, and responding to the challenges posed by COVID-19 for the local residents.

China, in collaboration with Pakistan, is committed to advancing the high-quality development of CPEC, including the Gwadar Port. This partnership aims to have a positive impact on the livelihoods of people in both nations, fostering a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future.

Emphasizing the focus on improving the quality of life for the local population, the spokesperson highlighted that CPEC has consistently garnered warm support from the local community. China remains enthusiastic about working alongside Pakistan to further develop CPEC and bring more benefits to the local people.

In a recent interview, Chairman of China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC), Zhang Baozhong, expressed optimism that Gwadar, a pivotal element of the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), will evolve into the region's primary logistics hub within the next five years. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Gwadar Port has successfully handled over 100,000 metric tonnes of Afghan cargo, underscoring its growing importance on the international stage.