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India is not part of this plan, it never was:
"To promote its plans for the two regions, Washington has created a group called C5+1, which includes the United States, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan."
Pakistan will not allow India in this - I agree with this.
This is an old proposition - TAPI anyone?
Pakistan does not have to choose between CPEC and APEC and others; premise of this article is FLAWED.
When an opportunity for better integration knocks on the door, its always better to tap it.
YOU never know how the future will pan out. Just saying.
Have a look at the sheer size of Pakistan's population and its growth rate through the years; CPEC by itself would never be enough.
Pakistan is not in position to allow or not allow some other... If both India and USA interested...
Many members questioning , playing jokes on USA.... they are still in no 1 position when it comes to economy... it's been years since cpec started am not sure about progress from cpec..
You honestly believe we will allow indians to join CPEC and enter our territory?...................because india is such a superpower isn't it?............
You kidding, right?Pakistan is not in position to allow or not allow some other... If both India and USA interested...
Many members questioning , playing jokes on USA.... they are still in no 1 position when it comes to economy... it's been years since cpec started am not sure about progress from cpec..
US, five other nations want to link South & Central Asia
Anwar IqbalUpdated Jul 13 2020
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Observers in Washington warned that efforts to build two parallel trade routes will increase pressure on Pakistan to choose one.
WASHINGTON: The United States and five Central Asian countries have pledged to work together to “build economic and trade ties that would connect Central Asia to markets in South Asia and Europe.”
In a joint statement issued in Washington this week, they also expressed strong support for efforts to peacefully resolve the situation in Afghanistan which, the Americans believe, would create opportunities for the economic integration of South and Central Asian regions.
The New York Times reported on Sunday that Iran and China also have drafted a joint plan to integrate the two regions. They are creating “a sweeping economic and security partnership that would clear the way for billions of dollars of Chinese investments in Iran,” the report added.
The Times, which has obtained a copy of the deal, reported that the Chinese investment in Iran would total $400 billion over 25 years.
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The deal would “undercut the Trump administration’s efforts to isolate the Iranian government” and “would vastly expand” China’s presence in the region, the report added. The two countries would jointly build a network of telecommunications, ports, railways and roads that would enhance China’s access to markets in the Middle East and Europe.
Diplomatic observers in Washington say that both the United States and China see huge economic prospects in the South and Central Asian regions and want to have a controlling share in the trade routes that their integration may open.
Read: What does the future of regional trade in South Asia look like?
At the inaugural meeting of a trilateral forum in late May, the United States, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan also reviewed projects that could bring prosperity to the entire region by linking South and Central Asia.
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A joint statement issued after their meeting, underlined the need to build railway links between Central Asia and Pakistan and a gas pipeline that goes all the way to India via Pakistan.
Observers in Washington warned that efforts to build two parallel trade routes will increase pressure on Pakistan to choose one. They argued that China would want Pakistan to join its economic pact with Iran while the Americans would like Islamabad to back their efforts to connect South and Central Asia.
To promote its plans for the two regions, Washington has created a group called C5+1, which includes the United States, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
They also have formed a working group to consider cooperation opportunities in developing the transit potential of Afghanistan, including exploring opportunities for funding from international financial institutions of large projects.
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The participants discussed various options to “build economic resilience and further strengthen security and stability” in Central Asia and the wider region.
The US Development Finance Corporation, the US Export-Import Bank, and the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration will provide financial assistance for projects in the region.
The C5+1 Security Working Group will “promote secure and effective borders” as well, to allow free flow of goods and to prevent the trafficking of persons and illicit goods, nuclear and radiological safety. The group would also increase regional cooperation on border security.
The Security Working Group will discuss countering violent extremism, combatting online recruitment activities by terrorist networks, and holding joint and regional counter-terrorism training.
Published in Dawn, July 13th, 2020
Why would we join in that... you feel free to pay ... whatever china wants.. am talking about apec... not about so called cpec...
You kidding, right?
Pakistan and India are not on good terms lately. Does not take a genius to figure out this much.
CPEC is advancing at reasonable pace. There are official updates in relation.
More or less, but TRADE happened from time-to-time.Lately? We haven't been on good terms with india for nearly 73 years.
Any one wanna bet that the connection b/w Central asia and South Asia in APEC is through "POOK" Gilgit Baltistan region that connects Bharat with Tajiks of Afghanistan.build economic and trade ties that would connect Central Asia to markets in South Asia
best answerWhy not both? Play the field. Work some diplomatic magic?