Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Chinaâ€™s Significant Progress In Economic Innovation, New Technologies

Faizan Hashmi Published December 20, 2024 | 11:19 PM

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal highlighted Chinaâ€™s significant progress in economic innovation and new technologies

BEIJING, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Dec, 2024) Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal highlighted Chinaâ€™s significant progress in economic innovation and new technologies.

The minister, who is currently on a visit to China while addressing a press conference on Friday, noted that through the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan will not only receive support from China but also collaborate in technological development, benefiting from cutting-edge research and continuous innovation.

He stressed that the adoption of high-quality new technologies will significantly benefit Pakistan, especially in its agricultural sector, as the country aims to boost exports and enhance productivity and competitiveness in industry.

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Ahsan Iqbal said with a youthful population skilled in information technology, Pakistan sees potential for cooperation in developing a robust digital technology platform.

He emphasized, â€œThere is a strong, unconditional bond between the people of Pakistan and China,â€ reiterating that those behind terrorist activities aimed at undermining the tremendous progress made under CPEC would not succeed.

â€œPakistan has dedicated over 12,000 full-time army personnel to safeguard Chinese projects. In addition, counterterrorism and police forces are committed to protecting the Chinese workers.

"We view the Chinese workers in Pakistan as our national guests, contributing to Pakistanâ€™s development,â€ the minister

added.