The CPEC and maritime security

486

Due to Pakistan’s geography and the geo-political location in the region, Pakistan is depending heavily on the sea for its existence. Therefore, a strong navy equipped with modern technology is required to sustain the flow of trading activities in peace and war times
Advanced means of connectivity have much potential to change people-to-people contact and state-to-state relations both in terms of quality and quantity. Connectivity becomes a blessing when it is applied positively for development and progress. Likewise, the world has seen the positive side of connectivity in the shape of the CPEC project between China and Pakistan. The CPEC will play an instrumental role in stimulating trading activities at the national level as well as at the regional level.