President Arif Alvi of Pakistan stated that the economic corridor between China and Pakistan will benefit Afghanistan and Central Asian countries by enhancing connectivity in the region.
Alvi mentioned, according to a statement released by his office, that landlocked countries can leverage the potential of the deep-water port to connect with the world. He clarified that the Gwadar port will help make Pakistan a hub for transit trade in the region. Alvi pointed out that the corridor will contribute to the social and economic prosperity of the people of Balochistan, where the corridor is located at Gwadar port, as it will create numerous job opportunities for them.