Zhang said for construction of Gwadar Free Zone, China had employed around 2,000 local people keeping in view their involvement in the mega project. He said that China was very happy with the strong support extended by Pakistan's federal and provincial governments for holding of Expo 2018.
He said Expo which would attract delegations from countries including Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates would help proper marketing of local products including fishing, embroidery and dairy products.
Chairman Yu-FeiMarine Technology of China Chon Baoliang told APP that his company would train the locals in fishing and farming. He said plan was in offing to set up an institute in Gwadar with new technology of fish catching and long distance fishing. He said the project would prove to be win-win cooperation between Pakistan and China.