70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between Pakistan and China (2021-2)

Gwadar Port:- Gwadar Port is a deep sea port located at the shores of the Arabian Sea in the estern Province of Balochistan. It is known for its scenic beauty and serenity.

2. As a part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Gwadar Port has a huge commercial, trading, and logistical potential. Various development projects are underway in Gwadar. Some of these projects include East-bay Expressway, new Gwadar International Airport and 300-MW Gwadar Power Plant. Completion of these projects will lead to creation of economic dividends not only for Pakistan but the entire

region. Some important project relating to socio- economic development are also being executed in the port city which will produce lucrative dividends for the local economy.

3. Due to its unique geographical location, Gwadar Port also provides shortest link to Central Asian States, China, Afghanistan and Russia. It has been transshipment port for Afghanistan since October, 2019.

Zhuhai Port:- Zhuhai Port is one of the twenty-four main hubports along the coast in China and the five major ports in Guangdong Province. Adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao, and located at the main estuary of Xijiang River, it boasts a main course of 150,000 DWT at the highest level in the Pearl River Delta, and a comprehensive logistics system combining river, sea, land, railway and air transportations.

Port and Shipping Logistics:- ZPH is mainly engaged in port investment and operation, cargo transportation by ships, highways, railways, and multimodal transport. It also operates the supply chain of bulk goods, railway station business, general and bonded warehousing, cross- border and cold chain logistics, information technology support, port and shipping supporting services and supporting facilities construction of port area, providing customers with professional and efficient throughout- process logistics services and logistics park management services.

The terminals under the management of ZPH are located in Gaolan Port, the main port area, and Hongwan Port Area, and also along Xijiang River and the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, with the total handling capacity of nearly 150 million tons.

The International lines cover a large number of countries in Africa, South America, East Asia and Southeast Asia; the coastal trunk lines directly extend to the northeast, north, east, and south of China; Xijiang barge express network links all the main ports

along the river. The self-owned capacity of transportation is 200,000 tons and the controlled capacity of transportation is more than 1 million tons in total.

On Occassion of 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between Pakistan and China, Pakistan Post is issuing the Commemorative Postage Stamps (Set of 2) of Rs 20/- denomination each on May 21, 2021