China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

Date Shared:

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 16:00

Countries and areas:

Pakistan, China

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 23: Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Bangladesh 2016

Geographical Relevance:

Bilateral

Tags:

Migration, Trade and Investments

Summary:

Pakistan and China are engaged in a partnership to build China-Pakistan Economic Corridors (CPEC) which aims to enhance connectivity between the two countries through building up of highways and railroads. The goal is to spur economic activity for the mutual benefit of both Pakistan and China as well as for the entire region.

Link:

http://cpec.gov.pk/

GFMD Source:

2016 GFMD Summit - RT 3.2 Principles, Institutions and Processes