Balochistan delegation meets Chinese officials in Beijing
A Pakistani delegation led by foreign affairs expert Muhammad Mehdi met Chinese officials in Beijing on November 8 to discuss CPEC and Gwadar Port.
Delegation visits China for talks
The group arrived at the invitation of the Chinese government. They were organized by the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad. Members included bureaucrats from Balochistan province alongside expert Mehdi. Senior representatives from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with the team. Tianjin University and other key business institutions also hosted discussions during the stay.
Focus on trade and security
Discussions covered Pakistan-China bilateral relations and regional cooperation strategies. Officials examined the strategic importance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. Gwadar Port development and expanding trade ties were central topics. The delegation met Cheng Wei, Counsellor in the South Asia Division. They also spoke with Tianjin Li Xiang and Gao Yuqing from the ministry.
Gwadar port and green energy
Mehdi stated Gwadar serves as a gateway to West Asia. He noted the port offers short maritime routes for Europe trade. Security in Balochistan is improving due to effective local strategies. Mehdi urged a coordinated joint strategy to address CPEC security challenges. The group congratulated officials on making Tianjin Port carbon-free first.
All 2 outlets report consistently
No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.
- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Business Recorder
Reported by
2 independent outlets. Headlines as published. Links open the original report.