Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif accepted a joint interview with Chinese media on June 14. During his first such interview with Chinese media since he took office as Prime Minister, Sharif said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a manifestation of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation between Pakistan and China. The Pakistani government attaches great importance to the project and hopes to benefit further the people of the two countries and the region. As the project is also facing some problems, Pakistan is willing to use the "Pakistan speed" to eliminate bottlenecks and strengthen cooperation.