Islamabad: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the importance of fully capitalizing on areas and projects where China has already shown a willingness to collaborate. He was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review the implementation and finalization of the sectoral action plan based on the Chinese Experts’ Report.

According to Radio Pakistan, the report shared by the Chinese Embassy was prepared by Chinese Working Teams following their visit to Pakistan to assess potential areas of enhanced economic cooperation. The report outlined key observations and recommendations in different sectors such as connectivity, the development of a national agricultural plan, Gwadar Port linkages, IT collaboration, and other strategic areas.

Ahsan Iqbal directed that each ministry must prepare a comprehensive response based on the Chinese Experts’ Report so that the CPEC Secretariat can compile and submit a unified, detailed reply to the Chinese side. He also directed that China should be formally informed about the progress made by Pakistan on the recommendations.

The meeting marks a significant step towards deepening Pakistan-China economic cooperation and ensuring that both sides move forward with a shared understanding and commitment to mutual development goals.