Pakistani Envoy Praises China's Economic Strategy Amid Global Challenges
China's annual Two Sessions has drawn international attention, with Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi highlighting the event's focus on sustainable development and technological innovation in a recent interview with CGTN. The ambassador emphasized China’s 5% GDP growth in 2023 as a testament to its resilience amid pandemic recovery and global trade pressures.
Modernization Model for the Global South
Hashmi underscored China’s poverty alleviation achievements and science-driven approach to climate action as a blueprint for developing nations. He cited initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Global Development Initiative as pillars of China’s “win-win” approach to international cooperation.
CPEC Expansion: From Infrastructure to Green Tech
As the BRI’s flagship project, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has transformed Pakistan’s energy and transport networks, the envoy noted. Future priorities include industrial partnerships in electric vehicles, solar manufacturing, and software development, with business matchmaking events planned to boost private-sector collaboration.
