Former Finance Minister, Salman Shah said that being China’s friend and a partner of the Belt and Road Initiative through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has great significance for Pakistan.
In an interview with China Media Group’s Urdu Service, he emphasized the mutual benefits of strong China-Pakistan ties, advocating for increased investment, exports, tourism and connectivity between the two countries.
Salman Shah highlighted the importance of China’s extensive cooperation with other countries, especially Pakistan, in adopting digitalization, artificial intelligence and the emerging virtual economy.
He underlined China’s status as the world’s largest market and predicted rapid growth due to rising per capita income, an attractive opportunity for investors. Salman Shah praised China’s strategic initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative, which connects China to Europe, the Middle East and Africa.