Pakistan expects CPEC to be a vehicle for regional integration, connecting regional economies through its territory making Pakistan a conduit for regional and international trade.

CPEC is being developed in a way that it cannot just be a stimulus to our economic growth but also provides Pakistan basis for regional integration, socio economic development, interoperability, harmonized development and effective management of its resources – all of which are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). CPEC is not just an economic project; it has many civilizational, cultural, political and strategic dimensions.