China Expresses CPEC Project Delays, Cautions Pakistan on Iran Impact During Munir-Yi Meeting
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China Flags CPEC Delays, Warns Pakistan on Iran Fallout at Munir-Yi Meet
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News18•01-04-2026, 14:00
China Flags CPEC Delays, Warns Pakistan on Iran Fallout at Munir-Yi Meet
•China urged Pakistan to accelerate CPEC projects and fully operationalize Gwadar Port, citing strategic and commercial imperatives.
•Beijing emphasized foolproof security for Chinese nationals and assets, warning that Iran-linked instability could compromise Gwadar's viability.
•Chinese officials pressed Islamabad to initiate dialogue with Afghanistan to prevent regional tensions from derailing CPEC plans.
•Gwadar Port is seen as a crucial gateway to the Persian and Arabian Gulf, with China stressing its role as an alternative Middle Eastern trade destination.
•China warned that CPEC 2.0 investments would not proceed without completing existing projects and ensuring robust security, despite reassuring support for US-Iran mediation.