Foolproof security for CPEC projects is our utmost priority: Ijaz Shah

Islamabad- Federal Minister for Interior, Brig (R) Ijaz Ahmad Shah met with the Ambassador of China Nong Rong at the Ministry of Interior.

He welcomed the Ambassador to Pakistan and the two discussed bilateral ties. Acknowledging the time-tested friendship of Pakistan and China, Minister Ijaz Ahmad Shah said that the two countries are like two bodies one soul and that the cooperation between the two has only strengthened over the years.

The ambassador agreed with the minister and said that the cooperation between Pakistan and China has always proven to be fruitful and very productive.

Nong Rong appreciated the security arrangements done for the Chinese people and CPEC projects in Pakistan. “Ensuring foolproof security for CPEC projects and overall environment is our utmost priority,” the Federal Minister for Interior said. “We have increased the manpower and overall strength of FC and Frontier Corps to make sure that there is no problem faced in the smooth functioning of CPEC projects” he added.

The ambassador thanked the Minister for cooperation in Visa related affairs to which the Minister replied that the overall process of visa issuance has been streamlined and we try that there are no hurdles faced by people. However, if there’s any problem faced, we will ensure full assistance, he added.

While addressing the COVID situation, the Federal Minister for Interior, Brig (R) Ijaz Ahmad Shah said that not only the Government, the people of Pakistan are very thankful to the Chinese government for providing assistance during the pandemic crisis. “China came to our help at a very early stage, people of our country really appreciate it” he said.

On discussing the vaccine matter, the Ambassador said that the human trials are underway and we are hoping that by the start of next year, good things can be expected.

CPEC has become the game-changer for the entire region, the Federal Minister for Interior said while appreciating China’s role in developmental projects in Pakistan. The infrastructure and development have played a pivotal role in economic progress, he added. To which, the Ambassador replied that the two countries have always been successfully working in mutual projects.

The meeting concluded with the hope that the two countries will continue to work together and further strengthen the bilateral ties in the days to come.