China, Pakistan are cognitive partners; promoting peace and
development together: Nong Rong
Pakistan is looking closely to work with China for
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030: Mushahid Hussain
ISLAMABAD, OCT 27: Online Conference
on “50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Lawful Seat of the People’s
Republic of China in the United Nations” Jointly organized by Center for Global
& Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad & Embassy of
China, Islamabad.
Nong Rong, Ambassador of China to
Pakistan in his opening remarks stated that he is grateful to the Center to
Center for Global and Strategic Studies (CGSS), for its efforts and to all
panelists and participants for joining.
He discussed China’s history and
its participation in international affairs. He praised Pakistan’s and China’s
friendship and stated that it is of great importance to our country and its
leadership.
Nong Rong stated that China is
always committed to the well-being of developing countries and it is always
standing with them. Also, China-Pakistan are standing together and working
together in enhancing its bilateral ties over the past 70 years.
He mentioned that China and
Pakistan are cognitive partners and are promoting peace and development
together. He concluded by stating that Pakistan has always been a priority of
China’s diplomacy and it will continue to support Pakistan on International
platforms and diplomatic grounds. The bilateral relations between our countries
will play an important role on regional and international levels.
Senator Mushahid Hussain,
Chairman, Senate Defense Committee & Former Minister of Information and
Broadcasting of Pakistan shared his views on China: Engine of The World’s
Economic Growth. He mentioned that Pakistan is looking closely to work with
China for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
He highlighted China’s importance
in the international arena that China is playing an important role in
supporting developing countries especially in the times of pandemic.
He stated
that China is at peaceful rise that is unique in global history. We have seen
China's rise in fields of technology, artificial intelligence, academia,
medical sciences, agriculture, research and many others.
He mentioned few reasons behind
the rise of China that include its peaceful foreign policy, quality leadership,
willingness to learn from others, and mainly the fact that it has not involved
itself in any war since last 40 years.
Ambassador Riaz Khokhar, Former
Foreign Secretary of Pakistan discussed Global China: President Xi Jinping’s
Foreign Policy, he stated that China is a great country and its rise is unstoppable.
Also, China is country with great
civilization, culture, history and values. He highlighted the reasons behind
the success and rise of China that it has only focused on peaceful development.
He praised the policies of President Xi Jinping that he supports
multilateralism and peace.
While praising China, he mentioned that China is the
2nd largest contributor of United Nations budget and has always supported peace
building. He also shared that China has greatly contributed in solving the key
issues being faced by global community including Climate change, pandemics,
development etc.
Prof. Zhang Yanqiu, Deputy Dean,
Institute of a Community with Shared Future, Communication University of China,
Beijing discussed China’s Success in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals of
United Nations. She stated that development is mankind’s eternal pursuit.
Therefore, leaving no one behind
is China’s shared responsibility. Also, China has been always willing to help
all nations realize the UN goals for sustainability. She mentioned that China
will continue to pursue cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative and scale
up South-South cooperation.
Furthermore, China will work
tirelessly with all countries in the world for a community with a shared future
for mankind.
She concluded by stating that China has held to its original
aspiration for multilateralism, world peace and common development, and firmly
supported the UN in playing a bigger role in international affairs.
Mr. Hassan Daud Butt, Chief
Executive Officer, KP-Board of Investment & Trade (KP- BOIT) shared his
views on CPEC: A Corridor with Multiple Doors, Prospects and Opportunities. He
stated that China is an open pathway for enhancing economy especially its
projects like CPEC and BRI.
Also, China is very important for
Pakistan and achievements of China are achievements for Pakistan. He suggested
that we have to work together for betterment of our countries. Furthermore,
China speaks about development of the world and supports the need of developing
countries.
Also, we have to learn from the
achievements of China and its rise. He recommended that academia and think
tanks should play a constructive role in enhancing the bilateral ties between
the two countries.
Professor Zamir Awan, Deputy
Director, China Study Center (R&D), National University of Sciences and
Technology (NUST), Pakistan discussed BRI & Sustainable Development Goals
by United Nations. He enlightened the history of China and its struggle for
United Nation (UN) seat.
He stated that no civilization in
the world is superior to others; every civilization is special and unique to
its own region. Also, civilizations can achieve harmony only through
communication and can make progress only through harmonization.
He talked about China’s
commitments and visions that China's rapid developments and peace-loving nature
has become a role model for the rest of the world. Many developing countries
are following or trying to follow the Chinese model as guidelines.
Professor Zamir Awan mentioned
that China will stay committed to the path of multilateralism and always be a
promoter of global peace and development.
Dr. Zahid Anwar, Dean, Faculty of
Social Sciences & Director, China Study Centre, University of Peshawar,
Peshawar discussed the Belt and Road Initiative: A Win-Win Cooperation. He
stated that China's representation in the United Nations has been thoroughly
resolved politically, legally and procedurally.
He mentioned that Chinese
President Xi Jinping has proposed to work for the building of a new type of
international relations featuring win-win cooperation. This concept is
reflected in its political structure,
economy, culture and all other aspects of China’s cooperation with the rest of
the world.
Also, as the world is moving towards greater multi-polarity and economic globalization and cultural
diversity and IT application are advancing further, countries are becoming
increasingly interconnected and interdependent.
Dr. Iram Khalid, Chairperson,
Department of Political Science & International Relations, University of Punjab, Lahore discussed China’s Efforts in Strengthening Vaccine
Cooperation: Great Wall Against COVID-19.
She highlighted that the major
hurdle that has exacerbated global inefficiency to expeditiously develop a
global mechanism against pandemic is how states see vaccination not as a
medical necessity but as a political force multiplier. We have seen that China
has negated this idea and has helped other countries during the pandemic based
on humanitarian grounds.
Dr. Iram Khalid mentioned Chinese
efforts like China’s open offer to provide vaccination at a global scale does
not have a political shadow and it surely does not have a corporate angle if
seen how China donated doses in the millions to states without any
discontinuity to such supply.
She suggested that we shall be
firm in opposing all forms of hegemony and power politics, as well as all forms
of unilateralism and protectionism.
She suggested the leadership of
China for an initiative of global health to broaden its support for the
developing and under developed
countries.
Dr. Bin MA, Associate Professor,
Center for Russian & Central Asian Studies, Deputy Dean of the Center of
the SCO Studies, Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, China
discussed China development, its BRI infrastructure connectivity, cooperation
and China’s role.
He discussed the role of
infrastructure connectivity in BRI that it is the priority in the BRI
cooperation. He mentioned that CPEC has connected Central and South Asia. He
shared framework of China Railway Express and how it has connected China,
Russia and Central Asian countries. Also, it has three corridors, and four land
ports.
He mentioned four main actors who
contribute to China Railway Express are local government, central government,
local companies and international railway companies. Also, the possible ways
for future development are joint cooperation based on domestic development
policy and improving qualities and efficiency of the on-going projects. He
discussed the future structure of China Railway express that includes the
rating system, target market, distribution of lines and operational
capabilities.
Dr. Alexander Wang, Associate
Professor, Shanghai International Studies University & Director, Center for
China's Overseas Interests Studies, Shanghai, China discussed new opportunities
of CPEC and review of CPEC I.
He shared the numeric data of
achievements in the energy, road, social and economic development, rail-based
mass transit and others. He discussed the industrial structure of Pakistan and
annual growth rate of main sectors in Pakistan. He stated that Pakistan and
China are major trade partners and Pakistan has huge potential for promoting
its import and export.
The conference was moderated by
Ms. Laraib Fatima Hassan, Communication and Coordination Executive, CGSS and it was attended by 80 participants
including scholars and students from Pakistan, China, Tanzania, Germany and
other countries. It was also viewed live at various social media platforms.
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