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Chinese team calls on CM

By our correspondents
April 23, 2016

LAHORE

A delegation led by Vice-President of the prominent Chinese company, NORINCO, which is working on Orange Line Metro Train project, Zhu Pengfei, called on Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, here Friday.

The pace of civil works of Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project was discussed in the meeting. The Vice-President of the Chinese company expressed his satisfaction over the progress of civil works of Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project and assured completion of the project within stipulated period.

Talking to the delegation, the chief minister said that Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project was an extraordinary gift and reflected Pak-China friendship, love and brotherhood. He said that Chinese president, prime minister and the government had given this invaluable gift to the people of Lahore and Pakistanis could never forget this gesture. He said that a high standard was being maintained regarding civil works. He said that Orange Line Metro Train project would be a masterpiece of architecture, transparency and quality. He said that Orange Line Metro Train project would prove to be a game changer with regard to provision of modern, speedy and economical travel facilities to the citizens. 

The chief minister said that civil works of the project were being carried out round-the-clock and would be completed within stipulated period. He said that Pak-China friendship was deep-rooted and China had stood by Pakistan in every hour of need. Vice-President of NORINCO said that Orange Line Metro Train project would be completed before the stipulated period and no effort would be spared for this purpose. He said that Orange Line Metro Train project would be forwarded speedily and expectations of the chief minister would be fulfilled.