UK FRANCE and Russia Want to Join CPEC
The China
Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) (Cpec Publisher) is
apparently becoming a new association (like BRICS), as many countries are
showing interest in being part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. With
ambitions to even become a new union (like European Union, but not limited only
to
Europe), the
China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC), co-created by Pakistan and
China, has already attracted big international players such as
Russia, the
U.K. and France.
The $51
billion project has been all over the news lately, not only because it’s a
game-changer for China, Pakistan and Asia as a whole, but also because there’s a theory that India
could start a military conflict over the China Pakistan Economic Corridors
Project (CPEC). But seeing how many nations are
siding with the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) , it’s very unlikely that India would start a war over
it.
Interestingly,
Russia’s bid to join the China
Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) comes as
a yet another indication that Moscow, which has been India’s key weapons
supplier for decades, is abandoning India for Pakistan. It seems that Russia
has more chances than any other country to join the CPEC, as theories about a
possible China-Russia-Pakistan superpower triangle keep piling up. The China
Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) may be
that formal launchpad to form an alliance between Beijing, Moscow and Islamabad (Cpec Publisher).
CPEC is foundation for China-Russia-Pakistan superpower triangle
CPEC is foundation for China-Russia-Pakistan superpower triangle
But
what’s all the fuss about? Is the CPEC really becoming the new BRICS? It could
be so.
Just a
last 2 day ago , Russia and Pakistan reportedly held backdoor meetings which
led Moscow to formally request access to Gwadar Port and ask China
and Pakistan to be part of the lucrative multi-billion-dollar project.
According to sources cited by Pakistan’s Daily Times, the chief of Russia’s
intelligence agency, Federal Security Services, made a secret visit to
Pakistan (Cpec Publisher).
Russian
intelligence officials and Pakistani high officials reportedly discussed
strengthening their bilateral defense and military ties. The two nations also
reportedly expressed interest in reshaping the cooperation between their
intelligence agencies. The Russian intelligence chief was also said to have
visited Gwadar, which is a key point of the CPEC, a 3,000-kilometer
network of roads, railways and pipelines that connects Kashgar and Gwadar.
Russian
officials were also reportedly satisfied with the economic opportunities
offered by the CPEC and, according to the media outlet’s sources, even
expressed interest in using Gwadar Port for international trade. The Russians
were also said to have pledged to make investments in various sectors of
Pakistan to deepen their economic ties.
Important
question is China Pakistan Economic
Corridors Project (CPEC) the end of India and
Russia’s friendship?
Although
Russia and Pakistan were Cold War-era rivals, the two have greatly amended
their relations in the last two years. Their new friendship, which has been
backed by military deals and joint military exercises, is attributed to the
fact that with the help of Islamabad, Russia wants to get closer to China,
which is Pakistan’s traditional ally.
India,
Pakistan’s traditional and historical enemy, can’t be happy about Russia’s warm
ties with Islamabad of late. Russia is well aware that India is a strong
opponent of the China Pakistan
Economic Corridors Project (CPEC), and joining the
project would probably mark the formal end of their friendly ties (Cpec Publisher).
India
has several problems with the China
Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) and has
already made several documented attempts to sabotage the project. But one of
the biggest problems it has with the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan
project is that it passes through the disputed Kashmir region. Both Islamabad
and New Delhi claim Kashmir as their own territory and have already waged three
wars over it. Tensions in the region were recently reignited after 19 Indian
soldiers were, according to the Indian government, killed by Pakistan-based
militants (Cpec Publisher).
Joining the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) would mean Russia is serious about its intentions to turn away from India, which could eventually lead to forming a formal or informal alliance with Pakistan and China (Cpec Publisher).
Next
Question is the China Pakistan
Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) the new EU for the
United Kingdom after Brexit?
While
Pakistan and China have yet to look into Russia’s request to join the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC), Vladimir Putin’s country is not the only nation that
wants to join the lucrative project. The United Kingdom, Turkey and France have
also been pretty assertive and vocal about their intentions to join the
Pak-Chinese Corridor. Officials from other European countries are also
reportedly in negotiations with Pakistani and Chinese officials to start projects
regarding the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC).
But the
most promising addition to the China-Pakistan project is probably the United
Kingdom, which is currently in the long process of leaving the European Union.
After Britons voted in favor of Brexit this past summer, the United Kindom .
sees the need to bring its investments into non-EU projects, and the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) could become this very platform for investments.
United
Kindom UK. Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris
Johnson echoed his country’s interest in the China
Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) during
his most recent visit to Pakistan last Friday. Johnson even called the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project
(CPEC) “a Tremendous project” and expressed his desire for United
Kingdom UK. companies to participate in Constration – Economical projects of it.
“I am
very excited about the China
Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) idea.
And I would like UK firms to participate in the construction of this fabulous
venture,” Johnson said while addressing the students and faculty of the
Government College University in Lahore. “But this should be part of an even
more ambitious vision that would revive the ancient Silk route and see the
rebirth of trading caravans connecting East and West.” China Pakistan
Economic Corridors Project (CPEC)
Johnson
also said that Karachi should be Asia’s “biggest trading entrepot” alongside
Singapore and Shanghai. China
Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) The
British Secretary of State also pledged that his country will “play a part” in
helping Pakistan achieve closer economic integration.
He
praised Islamabad for making a huge progress in recent years, noting that
national security in Pakistan has improved while democracy has been
strengthened. Those are the two key points to attracting investors, as they
serve as an indication of stability in the country. So his words may be
interpreted as a direct invitation to British firms to invest in various
sectors of Pakistan and become part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project China Pakistan Economic
Corridors Project (CPEC).
“My
message to you all is that Britain wants to be with you to make this journey. I
believe that bilateral trade between our two countries Total cost just £2.7 billion is
not enough given our closeness,” Johnson also said (Cpec Publisher).
France
wan to joining the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC)
Investments
from such major European countries as the U.K. could give a huge boost to the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC). In fact, many other European countries such as Germany,
Italy, Spain and others could follow suit to also get a piece of the lucrative China
Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) Pie (Cpec Publisher).
France
already seems to be onboard. Earlier this month, Jean Marc Fenet, head of the
Embassy of France’s Regional Economic Department for India and South Asia,
expressed his country’s interest in becoming part of the China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor. Addressing the business community at the Islamabad Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Fenet said France views Pakistan as a huge and
prosperous market for business.
Fenet
added that his country is keen to further strengthen bilateral trade and
economic relations between the two nations. Praising the China Pakistan Economic Corridors Project (CPEC) for creating many business and investment opportunities,
Fenet said that France is taking a huge interest in the South Asia country. In
a message that was backed by the French Embassy’s Head of Economic Department,
Philippe Fouet, Fenet also said that his country has what Pakistan needs to
boost its economy – the advanced technology and expertise (Cpec Publisher).
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