China assures success of CPEC

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Beijing, Nov. 20 (TNS): China has renewed its commitment to work with Pakistan to ensure the success of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Briefing newsmen in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesman Lu Kang said CPEC is a flagship project of Belt and Road initiative, and it can win more recognition and support from regional countries and international community.

He said CPEC is a new type of cooperation framework built up by China and Pakistan for long term cooperation development.

When his attention was drawn towards reports regarding creation of a cell by the Indian intelligence agency to target the CPEC as well as various statements of Indian leadership to this effect, he replied, we have noted relevant reports.

Responding to a question about Indian President Ram Nath Kovind’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, the spokesman commented that the Chinese government has never acknowledged the so-called Arunachal Pradesh. Our position on the border issue is consistent and clear.

The spokesman said the relations between China and India are at a crucial moment.