ISLAMABAD: Addressing the envoys conference here on Wednesday, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that relations with China had gained more importance with the launch of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which was an economic game-changer for the region.
He said that the CPEC would also benefit Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia, and would result in regional prosperity. He said Pakistan would continue to make efforts for Afghanistan’s stability and peace. “The world must know that Pakistan will never allow its soil to be used by terrorists against any other country,” he said.
The prime minister asked the ambassadors to use their offices in promoting Pakistan’s positive image abroad. “Introducing the green passport as a symbol of respect and honour will be your real success,” he said and expressed confidence that they (ambassadors) would consider their responsibilities as a sacred mission.
The envoys, who attended the conference, included Jalil Abbas Jilani, Masood Khalid, Abdul Basit, Dr Maleeha Lodhi, Ayesha Riyaz, Naghmana Hashmi, Abrar Hussain, Tehmina Janjua and Qazi Khalilullah. Minister for Defence Khwaja Asif, Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi and senior officials of the Foreign Ministry also attended the moot.
