China sees Gwadar an easy route to Middle East

Islamabad: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei said his country was giving active consideration to the idea of using Pakistan as energy corridor and strengthening their communication links for common socio-economic uplift.

Talking to a visiting Pakistani delegation at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he hoped that Gwadar deep seaport could provide an easy communication link to China for transportation of crude oil from Middle East and other regions. 'We will make best efforts for developing and promoting the Gwadar port as a hub of economic activities between the two countries,' he added.

Leader of Pakistani delegation, Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs Saleem Mahmood Saleem thanked the Chinese leadership and the people for their consistent support to Pakistan in various projects.