The spokesperson was commenting on an interview of President of Pakistan in which he had that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has advanced despite COVID-19 pandemic.

Wang Wenbin said, China totally agrees with President Alvi's positive remarks on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

He said, " The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is an important pilot project of the Belt and Road Initiative. Since its launch in 2013, it has maintained a positive momentum of development.

" Not long ago, the Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line, a key project under CPEC, was completed, which will improve power supplies in Pakistan.

The inauguration of the Orange Line introduces an era of metro train service for Pakistan. The Gwadar port has handled two shipments of 26,000 tons of fertilizer transferred from Afghanistan this month, setting a new record of 22,000 tons of fertilizer discharged in four days.

China will work together with Pakistan to fully implement the consensus of the two leaders, firmly advance CPEC development, further focus on cooperation in such areas as people's livelihood, industry and agriculture while ensuring the smooth operation of existing projects.

We will build CPEC into a demonstration project of high quality BRI development and deliver greater benefit to the people in both countries and the rest of the region," he added.

INP/javed