China hails trade relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan

China hails trade relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan after both the countries overcame impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

At regular media briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Hua Chunying expressed these views.

China hails trade relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan

She said China wants to see better relations between the two sides and economic growth of Islamabad and Kabul.

The spokesperson said we will like to play a constructive role in this regard.

China expressed pleasure to see Gwadar port and other CPEC projects playing a positive role.

Furthermore, Beijing would like to work with both Pakistan and Afghanistan to this end.

Pakistan has opened five key routes with Afghanistan for bilateral and transit trade over the past weeks to help war-ravaged Afghanistan boost trade.

These border crossings now remain operationalized for 24 hours a day and six days a week to facilitate cross-border trade.

Trade had remained badly affected due to COVID-19 pandemic in both countries.

According to experts, Pakistan’s decision to open routes for Afghan trade is positive step and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor can greatly enhance regional connectivity and link Pakistan with Central Asia via Afghanistan.

Earlier, the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an apex trade body in the region, hailed Pakistan decision to allow export of Afghan goods to India through Wagah border.

President SAARC Chamber Iftikhar Ali Malik said it would facilitate its transit trade smoothly.

He said that in the wake of deadly coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan has made a result oriented and fruit bearing good decision.

It would further strengthen bilateral trade relations with Afghanistan.

He said Pakistan has fulfilled its commitment under the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA).

GTV