No one should doubt our commitment to CPEC: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday called the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a ‘harbinger of peace and prosperity’ in the region, saying that commitment of the army and other law enforcement agencies should not be questioned as they are determined to provide fool-proof security to the multibillion-dollar project.

While addressing a gathering on CPEC logistics which was attended by ambassadors, civil and military officers, the army chief said, "Let me assure that the Army and law enforcement agencies are vigilant and are determined to provide foolproof security to CPEC. No one should have any doubt about our commitment to the project."

“We will make CPEC a success, Insha ALLAH, come what may," the COAS said, according to APP.

Gen Bajwa said that the project would bring an economic revolution for the economies of both Pakistan and western China.

He said that Pakistan is fortunate to have Chinese brothers on her side to assist in surmounting the gigantic challenges facing CPEC.

“Pak-China relationship is based on the principles of peaceful co-existence, commonality of interest and shared perception on regional and global issues. We have always stood by each other through thick and thin and at every critical juncture of our history,” the COAS said.

The COAS said CPEC is also affirmation of our efforts for a peaceful and prosperous region. Unlike some countries of South Asia, we believe in focusing our energies on peace and inclusiveness. CPEC is a great initiative for people of the region, particularly the people of Pakistan.

"It is truly a harbinger of economic development, prosperity and peace. Chinese investment in various fields, including energy, infrastructure, Gwadar port and special economic zones could lay the foundation of a fast developing, progressive Pakistan, if the opportunity is optimally utilised," he added.