The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is deemed a transformative initiative that will enhance Pakistan's economic, social, and trade landscapes, with projected future trade exceeding three trillion USD. Central Asian ambassadors emphasized the importance of CPEC for regional connectivity and development, highlighting its benefits for their countries and the broader regional stability. Participants at the seminars argued for increased cooperation and understanding among nations involved to maximize the potential of CPEC.

1. CPEC will change the economic, social and trade ecosystem of
Pakistan to the next best level.
MS. FARHAT ASIF
President, Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
at
Seminar on Socio Economic Impacts of CPEC
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad

2. China wants the BRI countries to link infrastructure projects to the border development
strategies. If there is no trade there is no point in the building infrastructure. CPEC is a
huge opportunity for Pakistan which should be fully utilized.
DR. SHAZIA GHANI
Team leader, Delivery Unit for CPEC, Prime Minister's Office
at
Seminar on Socio Economic Impacts of CPEC
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad

3. "According to estimates in future, the total trade of CPEC will
exceed three trillion USD. CPEC is game changer for Pakistan"
MR. HASSAN DUAD BUTT
Project Director CPEC, Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms
at
Seminar on Socio Economic Impacts of CPEC
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad

4. MR. HASSAN DAUD BUTT
Project Director, China Pakistan Economic Corridor, Ministry of Planning and Development
at
Seminar on Socio Economic Impact of CPEC
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad in Bahauddin
Zakria University Multan

5. Pakistan and Turkmenistan are close partners and Turkmenistan- Afghanistan- Pakistan- India Gas pipeline is very
important project. We support CPEC and will extend co-operation in making the project a successful story.
MR. ATADJAN MOVLAMOV
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan / Dean Diplomatic Corps
at
Seminar on CPEC- Opportunities for Central Asian Republics
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad

6. “Kazakhstan has a natural reason to use China Pakistan Economic Corridor – CPEC. Kazakhstan spent 20 billion dollars in
roads and railway system. CPEC is very good opportunity for us and it is easy and profitable . Connectivity is very
important and many landlocked Central Asian countries will get the benefits and we hope that the goal will be successfully
implemented and achieved. This is the only shortest way for entire Central Asia”
MR. BARLYBAY SADYKOV
Ambassador of Kazakhistan to Pakistan
at
Seminar on CPEC- Opportunities for Central Asian Republics
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad

7. “In 2013 China started One belt, One Road Initiative to connect different regions of the world. Our country is very
important due to our strategic location. Our friendship dates back to 138 BC when China invited the Kyrgyz and today we
are even more interested in CPEC because this provides a very shortest route and we will link Gawador and Karachi port
through CPEC railways and road systems.
MR. ERIK BEISHEMBIEV
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan
at
Seminar on CPEC- Opportunities for Central Asian Republics
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad

8. “CPEC is important for Tajikistan as it is for Pakistan. I have attended above 200 conferences on CPEC from
2013. CPEC is a very important project for the regional peace and stability. There is a strong need for Pakistani
students and public to learn more about the countries of the Central Asian region and academia must conduct
research to increase the knowledge. The entire world recognizes the sacrifices that Pakistan has made to
promote peace and stability for the entire region.
MR. SHERALI JONONOV
Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan
at
Seminar on CPEC- Opportunities for Central Asian Republics
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad

9. "The future depends on Pakistan and we strongly support CPEC because we need to come Pakistan and explore a
200 million people big market. What we need is access and shortest ways. Our country has great experience in
peace development. There is no stability in Afghanistan until there is no stability in Pakistan and in the region.
We are all interdependent and we all have to work together for better future.”
MR. FURKAT SIDIKOV
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan
at
Seminar on CPEC- Opportunities for Central Asian Republics
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad

10. “CPEC is important for Tajikistan as it is for Pakistan.
I have attended above 200 conferences on CPEC from 2013"
MR. SHERALI JONONOV
Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan
at
Seminar on CPEC- Opportunities for Central Asian Republics
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad

11. “CPEC is important for Tajikistan as it is for Pakistan.
I have attended above 200 conferences on CPEC from 2013"
MR. SHERALI JONONOV
Ambassador of Tajikistan to Pakistan
at
Seminar on CPEC- Opportunities for Central Asian Republics
Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad