A 61-member delegation from the Chinese province of Xinjian reached here on Monday for a visit. It is being led by the General Secretary of Communist Party, Zhang Chunxian. The Governor of Balochistan and other officials received the delegation at the airport. The head of the delegation inaugurated Gwadar Port Free Zone at the Port Area here.
He said on the occasion that there are immense opportunities for investment in Gwadar and China is interested in coming up with investment in various sectors. The head of the delegation also spoke of the deep friendly ties between China and Pakistan. At a ceremony regarding quality education and public health, he said that China is actively taking steps for the development in Gwadar.
The Chairman of District Council, Babu Gulab, appreciated the Chinese steps in this regard. He also spoke of the deep friendly relations between Pakistan and China. Zhang Chunxian also provided uniforms to students of Model High School and GDA School Gwadar. Some 3,000 students of other schools would also be provided with uniforms. It was pointed out that higher education for 20 students of Gwadar would be arranged in China.
The delegation also visited a Chinese memorial in the precincts of Gwadar Port and placed flowers. On the occasion, the Chinese delegation also visited the Gwadar Port. Chairman of Gwadar Port, Dostian Khan Jamaldini, said that this port would prove to be a game changer for Pakistan and serve as a gateway and centre for economic and commercial activities and strengthen international economy as well.