On May 22, 2025, Consul General Yang Yundong attended the seminar celebrating the 33th anniversary of the Balochistan Economic Forum (BEF), with more than 70 attendees including Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, BEF President Sardar Shoukat Popalzai and representatives from various sectors.
CG Yang said that the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has achieved fruitful outcomes, and China is committed to ensuring that China-Pakistan cooperation benefits all Pakistani people. In advancing CPEC, China actively considers the well-being of Balochistani people, making significant contributions to social and economic development and improving living standards in the region.
The representatives spoke highly of China's contributions to Balochistan's social and economic development and expressed their willingness to play their part in promoting practical cooperation between Balochistan and China.
The Balochistan Economic Forum is an organization facilitating trade and economy in Balochistan, with members including local tribal elders, business professionals, and opinion leaders.