LAHORE: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman retired Lt-Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa called on Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Tuesday and discussed the progress on CPEC related projects in Punjab.

The proposal of constructing a China Centre (CPEC Tower) in Lahore was discussed and both sides agreed to take coordinated steps for the promotion of agricultural research, especially seed development.

The chief minister said 13,000 acres would be utilized for seed development and other agricultural research purposes. Information desks will be set up in the China Centre to provide information to local investors about the Chinese industrial sector under one roof.

The government will extend the necessary support to Chinese investors for setting up industries in the province.

Published in Dawn, November 25th, 2020

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