Islamabad, Pakistan, 03 June 2021 (APP)

Sheikh Rashid Ahmad, Interior Minister of Pakistan said that Chinese nationals would now be issued two-year work visas within 48 hours from the respective missions, adding that a separate visa category has been created for Chinese citizens related to CPEC projects. Special desks are also being set up at airports to facilitate Chinese citizens.

The Chinese Ambassador said that he was grateful to the government of Pakistan for easing visa facilities for Chinese nationals, which would further enhance the relationship between the two countries, increase investment in CPEC related projects and create new job opportunities.

The Chinese Ambassador said that CPEC related projects were the evidences of strong and old relationships between both the countries. He said, Pakistan is China’s Iron Brother and is proud of its bilateral relations.