Pakistan and China have resolved to redouble efforts to tap the full potential of Gwadar port and free zone under the mega project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

The resolve was expressed during the 6th session of Pakistan China Joint Working Group on Gwadar and Socio-Economic Development held through video Conferencing.

Secretary Planning Development and Special Initiatives Abdul Aziz Uqaili and China's Director General National Development and Reforms Commission, Ying Xiong co-chaired the session.

The meeting reviewed the implementation status of the CPEC projects in Gwadar and deliberated upon the future course of action with regard to development of Gwadar city, port and the free zone.

They expressed satisfaction over the steady progress made on various projects in Gwadar.

Both sides agreed to ensure that the local population of Gwadar and surrounding areas fully benefit from these projects by utilizing the massive opportunities being created in various sectors.