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Since my country issued the initiative of the Belt and Road and the Maritime Silk Road, the economic connection between my country and Pakistan has begun to strengthen. With the continuous and rapid advancement of the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is supported by Gwadar, the economy Cooperation also shows a comprehensive acceleration trend.

The construction of Gwadar is related to my country's economy and energy security

Bladder knows strong grass, and has seen people's hearts for a long time. The deep friendship between my country and Pakistan has gradually developed from the mid -1960s. , Following the United States in diplomacy, it has become the Pakistani Railway that we usually praise. The two countries have gone through the ups and downs of more than half a century. Called a model of good -neighborly friendship between the country and the country.

There are two reasons for Pakistan's attitude to our country. One is that the enemy's enemy is a friend. India is the biggest external threat in Pakistan. my country has also successfully learned the Indians many times since 1962, which has left Pakistan for Pakistan. The profound impression is that during the second Indo -Pakistan war, in the face of strong pressure from India, Pakistan was in a state of almost isolated and helpless internationally. Military equipment and material assistance, which makes the Pakistani understand that China is a reliable friend. This kind of deep friendship and mutual trust that has accumulated after decades of accumulation is the construction of the Gwadar and even the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor Construction. The premise and foundation that can be smoothly advanced.

Gwadar Port is located in the south of Gwadar City, southwest of Baluchi Province, Pakistan. It was originally a humble small fishing village. Why is it the starting point and fulcrum of economic cooperation between the two sides?

"Yu Jian column" believes that from its own perspective, Gwadar Port is located in the throat position of many maritime routes in Africa, Europe, and Asia, and is only 400 kilometers from the world's important "petroleum channel". Gwadar itself is a natural deep -water port that can stop at large tonnage ships.

From a global perspective, Gwadar Port is not only an important support node for the construction of the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor, but also has extremely important strategic value for my country's economic security, which can greatly alleviate the energy security dilemma currently facing my country.

With the rapid development of my country's economy, a large number of import and export trade, especially energy imports, have seriously relying on maritime transportation. According to data released by the General Administration of Customs, in the case of slowing affected by the economic epidemic, my country still imported 500 million Multi -tons of oil, a year -on -year increase of 7.3%, creating a record high in history, and the existence of externally in terms of oil exceeds 70%. From the Malacca Strait to the Indian Ocean, the cargo and energy transport line of the Indian Ocean undertakes the 80 imports of oil transportation in my country each year. %, The total import and export trade in my country last year exceeded 3.2 trillion yuan. Among them, the transportation of a considerable part of the commodity goods also needed the area.

The Malacca Strait is one of the 16 world throat channels that the US global strategic plan must be controlled. In addition to the military forces of the United States in the area, India is watching. Therefore, the "see the column" , This route of more than 10,000 kilometers imported from the Middle East is actually a relatively fragile and threatened transportation artery. If one day there is a tight or regional relationship, this energy transport line will easily be easily being able The stuck neck will seriously affect the stability of the country and the development of the economy.

After having the port of Gwadar, oil from the Middle East and North Africa can go directly from the Malacca and the Indian Ocean to the Kashgar from the Port of Gwadar to the Kashgar in Xinjiang. To ensure the safety of my country's energy, the same reason, exported goods between my country and Pakistan can also reach the Middle East, Africa, Europe and other places via this line.

Gwadar Port and my country Burma Port, Malaysia, Emperor Jinggang, and Hanba Tota Port in Sri Lanka, and their supporting projects. Like different baskets, it plays a role of decentralized risks. Therefore, the construction of Guadal's port is positive for enhancing my country's economic and energy security.

Gwadar Port is an important node on the Belt and Road and Silk Road

The development of Gwadar Port is also a wave of twists and turns. Good things are worn. The earliest US UNCOL company plans to build a oil pipeline of more than 1,400 kilometers. The sea road transported oil. As a result, Russia first bought the Atlabad oil field for its own interests. UNCOL could only choose to give up. By 1998, Pakistan wanted to sell the port to the US Forbes, but the content of the agreement damaged Pakistan's. The national interests were therefore opposed by people from all parties in China, and the results were left.

The next year Pakistani President Musharaf proposed to my country that China was invited to build Gwadar Port, so from 2002 to 2005, my country invested 200 million US dollars to complete the construction of the first phase of the Gwadar Port. Wan -ton container ship berth, port throughput is 100,000 standard containers per year. However, when the second phase of the port project construction and operation bidding in 2007 was interrupted by the Singapore Port Authority, the latter obtained a long lease period. 40 years of operating rights.

The reason why Singapore wants to jump out and stir is also very simple. It is worried that after the Port of Gwadar, my country will greatly reduce the volume of freight through the Malacca Strait, which will damage its economic benefits and shake its international trade center. Based on this The purpose is that the Singapore Port Authority is not attentive to the port operation of the port. In the few years of its operation, the port has only stopped more than 10 cargo ships, and if the port has to be fully played, it also needs to perform large -scale pipelines, transportation and other infrastructure infrastructure and other infrastructure such as transportation, transportation and other infrastructure Construction, this was unable to afford Pakistan at all, so the Pakistani government, which was unbearable in 2013, announced the abandonment of the contract and gave the port operation right to China Overseas Port Holdings Co., Ltd. The land use right is handed over to Chinese enterprises with a lease period of 43 years.

Since then, the construction of Gwadar Port and Port Freedom District has begun to speed up. This has laid a solid foundation for the broader and close trade cooperation in China and Pakistan. The plan starts from Gwadar to the south and Kashgar in Xinjiang in the north. The distance is more than 3,000 kilometers, and many major cities in Pakistan are connected in the middle. This plan not only accelerates the economic construction and development of Pakistan's western region, but also organically connects the "Silk Road Economic Belt" in Central Asia with the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road" in Southeast Asia. Economic links and realization are of great significance.

At the same time, my country's Kashgar in Xinjiang has also changed from a geographical inland city to a cutting -edge special zone. With the in -depth advancement of China and Pakistan, and the continuous improvement of various service functions of the Kashgar Economic Development Zone , Kashgar will also inherit and continue the impact and glory of the ancient Silk Road, becoming a logistics center and economic and trade center that serves my country and Central Asia, with international influence, and diversified development. Development will also play a great role in promoting.

The magnificent and magnificent goal of mutual benefit makes China -Pakistan friendship stronger

The construction of Gwadar Port is a project that allows both China and Pakistan to benefit and win a win -win situation. The cooperation between the two sides around the Gwadar Port Free Zone and the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor will become a new growth engine of the Pakistani economy. The backward Baluchi province brings faster economic development and more employment opportunities.

At present, the two parties are jointly building Gwadar New International Airport, 300MW coal -fired power stations, Guadal Smart Port City, Dongwan Expressway, China Sinotruk Auto City and other projects. Since 2018, Zhongyuanhai Transport has also opened the Middle East Express (KGS), including Gwadar Port, and established commercial routes connecting Gwadar Port and major ports in the world, which greatly improved the Port Gwadar Port in South Asia in South Asia. Shipping status.

The Secretary -General of the Pakistan Investment Commission Farley Mazar said in September that China and Pakistan are jointly negotiating to promote various investment projects. Among them In addition, China ’s energy pipeline project, in addition, my country has also built a seawater desalination plant with 5,000 tons of fresh water in Gwadar Port, Fatus Primary School, China Pakisto Aid Medical Emergency Center, Vocational and Technical School, Women's Employment Center, etc. With the joint efforts of the people's livelihood projects, a modern port and industrial parks have stood on this original desolate western coast line. Gwadar Port has begun to contain as a regional shipping and business trade hub.

As the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor Plan is also in full swing, entering the stage of high -quality development. China and Pakistan have formulated a vision plan for the construction of multiple railways, highways, optical cables, and oil and gas pipelines. The total cost of various projects will reach 45 billion U.S. dollars in about the year. Among them, more than 20 projects in the first stage have been completed, and nearly 30 projects in the second stage have also started last year. These projects cover industry and transportation. , Agriculture, people's livelihood, energy, education and many other fields.

With the gradual deepening of cooperation between the “Belt and Road” between countries and the full rowing of the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor Construction Project, the future of Gwadar will continue to expand, and will eventually achieve the goal of annual cargo throughput to more than 300 million tons. This scale will be 10 times that of Pakistan's largest port Karachi. At that time, Gwadar will become important logistics, trade, industry and science and technology centers in Pakistan. With the geographical advantages of the neighboring Middle East, it will be in the port of Gwadar. After the infrastructure is further improved, it may also become an international duty -free storage area, so that Pakistan can better rely on the advantages of the location and become the cargo transit hub and geopolitical center of neighboring Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and the Gulf.

From the dilapidated small fishing village to a new sea transportation hub, today's Gwadar Port is giving a vibrant vitality. In the face of this huge and magnificent blueprint, it is not difficult for us to find that whether it is friendship, sincerity or ability, courage, or courage, Looking at the world, only my country can help Pakistan to do this, and unlike the prosperity mentality of the only profit of Western countries, my country shows the mind and responsibility of a responsible country. , That is, through equal negotiation, complementary advantages, and mutual benefit, to finally achieve the win -win goal of common development, common progress, and prosperity of everyone. As Pakistan's Prime Minister Imlan Khan said, with Gwadar Port as a leader The pragmatic cooperation of the Pakistani Economic Corridor will bring Pakistan to the urgent need of energy, infrastructure construction and industrial cooperation, and bring real benefits to the Pakistani people. The help and efforts from China have made the port of Gwadar a significant change.

Conclusion

The significance of building Gwadar is not only energy safety, but also more importantly to further consolidate the construction results of the Belt and Road and the Maritime Silk Road, but also weaken the control capabilities of individual ambition countries in the region, as well as use oil to curb oil to curb The development of China's development, so the construction of Gwadar's port will also have a delicate and far -reaching impact on the world structure.