ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives rejected reports appearing in section of media about non-expansion of scope of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), terming them "Misgivings and Misperceptions."

"Recent news articles have claimed that China does not want to expand scope of China Pakistan Economic Corridor. These claims are factually incorrect and misleading," Ministry clarified in news release.

It said China and Pakistan were committed to expanding scope of CPEC to include new areas of cooperation, such as water resources management, climate change and tourism. "These areas were already part of CPEC Long Term Plan and both sides agreed during deliberations before 11th Joint Cooperation Committee to work out detailed contours of these projects in upcoming sessions of respective Joint Working Groups."

JWGs are technical bodies comprising experts from both sides responsible for conceiving and evaluating project proposals in their respective areas. "This is standard procedure for CPEC projects and it ensures that all proposals are carefully considered and that they meet goals and objectives of CPEC Long Term Plan."

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 29 2023

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