Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has inaugurated first International Gwadar Expo today.
While addressing the ceremony, prime minister said that the dream of CPEC is becoming the reality. "This was dream project of Nawaz Sharif and it is turning out to be reality now," he said.
The premier further said that government will take more steps for development of Balochistan. "These projects will continue if our government become in power in 2018," he stated.
The two-day expo will be attended by foreign dignitaries, envoys and traders from around the world. The expo aims to highlight the significance of Gwadar port and its Free Zone as emerging business hub while providing positive aspects of Gwadar project.
It will also provide a platform for interaction between local and foreign business entrepreneurs, financiers, investors and government officials to utilize the benefits of this mega project for enhanced investment, business and employment opportunities.
The expo is being jointly organized by Gwadar Development Authority and China Overseas Ports Holding Company.
A business centre has also been set up by the China Overseas Ports Holding Company which will provide a one-window operation for matters including immigration, customs, visa operations and port clearance facilities.