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CPEC Seminar Unveils 2025-2029 Action Plan for Growth

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

At a seminar in Islamabad, CPEC is a key driver of Pakistan's development and regional connectivity.
China-Pakistan Action Plan (2025–2029) aims to boost cooperation in technology, green growth, and the digital economy.
The next phase targets AI and biotechnology, aligns with the URAAN Economic Transformation Plan, and promotes regional integration with Afghanistan and Central Asia, plus security cooperation.

History

Historical Context

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was launched in 2015, involving a $62 billion investment by China to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in Pakistan, particularly linking Gwadar Port to Xinjiang. This initiative reflects a broader trend of international partnerships aimed at economic growth in South Asia, with long-term implications for regional security and ties with Afghanistan and Central Asia.

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Story summary

At a seminar in Islamabad, CPEC is a key driver of Pakistan's development and regional connectivity.
China-Pakistan Action Plan (2025–2029) aims to boost cooperation in technology, green growth, and the digital economy.
The next phase targets AI and biotechnology, aligns with the URAAN Economic Transformation Plan, and promotes regional integration with Afghanistan and Central Asia, plus security cooperation.

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