Besides, threadbare discussion other matters of bilateral interest and highlighting the geo-political and economic importance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the chief minister also apprised the Chinese ambassador about reservations of the provincial government on pace of work over CPEC projects, especially about the western route. Yao Jing appreciated the steps of the KP government for expediting developmental process in the province, strengthening the institutions and ensuring welfare of the masses.
He said that the Chinese government and people realized the level of poverty and joblessness among people along its bordering countries, including Pakistan and Afghanistan. Hence his government not only wanted their political and economic stability but was also ready to contribute its due share in this respect, he added.
He said that Chinese government was unveiling a plan of implementing livelihood and self-employment schemes for the poor people to remove backwardness on both sides of the Pak-Afghan border. He said that his government would need the help of KP government side-by-side with that of the governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan to cherish the real targets of this plan.
The Chinese ambassador assured timely and quality completion of the CPEC & non-CPEC developmental projects being launched by his country. He said that his country has sponsored a number of hydel power generation schemes in the province to overcome the energy crisis in the country. He offered further cooperation in various sectors including health, education, skills, culture, transport and communication. He said that there were vast opportunities of Sino-Pak by lateral cooperation to promote fraternity among the two nations.