According to government sources, Dar was received in the capital by Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, with whom he discussed the launching of new projects, attracting loans and investments to Islamabad and further ensuring the safety of Chinese personnel in joint projects in Pakistan.

Ding Xuexiang stated that China will fully support Pakistan’s cooperation in various fields such as economy, trade, and investment; he also reiterated the importance of accelerating the implementation of the Economic Corridor.

During the visit, the two sides expect construction of industrial parks agreement and free trade zones under the mega project, in which Beijing has invested more than $65 billion.

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