ISLAMABAD, DEC 24 (DNA) – The president said One Belt One Road and CPEC would bring markets of West China, South and Central Asia, Africa and Europe together.

He said a network of land routes, railways, sea lanes and Optic Highways would lead to increased and intensified interaction between different countries and regions.

He stressed that peace in Afghanistan was linked to peace in the entire region. Terrorists have wracked havoc on regional countries, he added.

Pakistan has rendered tremendous sacrifices in war on terror, he told the gathering.

He said the dream of strong economic cooperation was intrinsically linked to regional peace and peaceful co-existence.

He said it was with this spirit that Pakistan has extended sincere and unconditional cooperation for peace and stability in Afghanistan.=DNA

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