LAHORE: The President of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), Moazzam Ghurki, has called for transforming the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into a model green Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to safeguard the natural environment in the region.
Speaking at a think tank session held at the PCJCCI on Thursday, Ghurki highlighted that such a transformation would not only protect the environment but also boost the adoption of green technologies and the production of renewable energy within ongoing CPEC projects across the country. He emphasized that efforts such as intensified plantation, support for natural forestation, bee honey hatcheries, and the promotion of green tourism could significantly contribute to this vision.
PCJCCI Senior Vice President Fang Yulong, who also spoke at the session, pointed out that China is a global leader in green technologies, alternative energy, and renewable investments. He stressed that China has the resources and expertise to help Pakistan balance industrialization with environmental sustainability.
