Chinese funding for CPEC projects dispersed: FO refutes reports of halt
Funding for CPEC projects approved and disbursed as per agreed principles, said FO spokesperson
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said on Thursday that the funding for CPEC projects is approved and disbursed as per the agreed principles between the governments, ministries and companies of the two countries, refuting the reports of any halt in funding.
While press briefing in the capital, he told that details of the Chinese funding can be obtained from the concerned ministries.
“We have not received any information from the Chinese side regarding halting funding for any project.”
Refuting US claims of safe havens
FO refuted the statements of the United States (US) Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, saying that Pakistan has undertaken large scale operations against terrorists and safe havens across the length and breadth of the country with notable success.
"These operations are being carried out in our own national interest and Pakistan is determined to rid it s soil of the scourge of terrorism and extremism."
We do not agree with the comments and perception of Secretary Tillerson. Pakistan has undertaken large scale operations against terrorists and their safe havens across the length and breadth of the country with notable success. 1/2
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@ForeignOfficePk) December 14, 2017
These operations are being carried out in our own national interest and Pakistan is determined to rid it s soil of the scourge of terrorism and extremism. 2/2
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@ForeignOfficePk) December 14, 2017
On Kulbhushan Jadhav
He told that the mother and wife of the convicted Indian spy will be visiting him December 25, 2017.
"On Commander Kulbhushan Jhadev, just before coming here, we have received a reply from the Indian side, that they would be sending Commander Jhadev s wife and mother on 25 December 2017."
