Current location:Culture Canvas news portal > health
Pakistan's PM says Belt and Road comes with benefits
Culture Canvas news portal2024-05-21 17:00:46【health】0People have gathered around
IntroductionPrime Minister of Pakistan Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly
Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, Sept 22, 2023. [Photo/Agencies]
Partner: Ties with China are cornerstone of foreign policy
Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has lauded the Belt and Road Initiative for having "advanced inclusive development to reduce poverty and inequality, improved people's ability to pay taxes and enhanced governments' ability to retire their debts".
In an exclusive interview with China Daily ahead of his first official visit to China, Kakar described the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, one of the signature projects under the BRI, as a practical manifestation of win-win cooperation and shared prosperity and a commendable endeavor in building a China-Pakistan community with a shared future.
"All these elements also form the bedrock of President Xi Jinping's visionary Belt and Road Initiative," he said.
The Pakistani leader, who took office in August as the eighth caretaker prime minister of Pakistan, is visiting China for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which will be held in Beijing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Kakar dismissed theories that the BRI has led participating countries into "debt traps", saying that China is offering "a unique mechanism of development financing to developing countries — which is without conditions and different from the traditional development financing models".
"It is wrong to describe BRI financing as a 'debt trap'; it is rather an essential tool for helping countries in achieving comprehensive and inclusive development of their peoples."
He explained that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which has brought about a direct investment of $25.4 billion to Pakistan and created a total of 236,000 jobs, is key to the nation's socioeconomic progress.
"The project underlines an excellent example of an open, coordinated and inclusive development paradigm that benefits all parts of the country and all segments of society," he said, adding that the development of Gwadar Port has already opened new economic opportunities.
"Strategically located, the port is now functional and regularly handling cargo ships including transshipment trade for Afghanistan. A free economic zone is in place offering lucrative incentives for local, Chinese and other international investors," Kakar said, adding that a new international airport will also be inaugurated, bringing the port closer to its vision of serving as the hub of regional trade and connectivity.
Meanwhile, the prime minister emphasized that the "foolproof safety and security of Chinese personnel and institutions is our topmost priority", adding that the Pakistani government has put in place stringent security protocols to safeguard Chinese workers and entrepreneurs.
He cited examples including regular security briefings, risk assessment and information exchanges between the two nations, in order to identify potential threats and come up with solutions accordingly.
"These concerted efforts underline Pakistan's solid commitment to provide a secure environment for our Chinese brothers and sisters, who are contributing to Pakistan's socioeconomic development and progress."
Kakar said he has high expectations for the forum, during which he will meet with Chinese leaders.
"It has provided both our countries with a stage to reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation and development, while highlighting the successes, reviewing the lessons learned and charting the future trajectory of the CPEC," he said.
"Our relations with China form the cornerstone of our foreign policy. I am here to reaffirm our commitment to this all-weather strategic cooperative partnership," Kakar said, describing China as a strategic and trustworthy development partner.
He also spoke highly of China's remarkable achievement in having lifted more than 800 million people from abject poverty, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.
"Like China, Pakistan too is a developing country, with a population of 240 million. There is so much that we can learn from China to put our nation on a path of sustainable development."
Address of this article:http://portugal.boluescortbayan.net/news-1d799955.html
Very good!(7)
Related articles
- 'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
- Spring Ploughing and Seedling Raising Start in SW China's Guizhou
- China Lists 5 New National
- County Further Promotes Women's Employment and Income
- Verona confirms Serie A status for another year after beating Salernitana
- Asia's Leading Flower Market Cashes in on 'She Economy'
- NE China City Offers Support to Boost Birth Rate
- China Focus: Shenzhou
- Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
- Chinese people pay tributes to legendary ancestor
Popular articles
Recommended
The government wants to buy their flood
National Library of China Releases Databases for Dissemination, Study of Ancient Books
Ancient Town Boosts Local Cultural Tourism in Mangshi City, SW China
China Focus: TCM Sees Rising Popularity Among Young People
Travis Kelce downs whiskey shot on slice of bread at Kelce Jam without Taylor Swift
China reveals 26
Miao People Participate in Traditional Dancing Activity in SW China's Guizhou
Tea Industry Cultivated to Boost Local Farmers' Income in SW China
Links
- Trilateral talks to bolster ties
- Xi meets Merieux Foundation president and his wife
- Policies yield key results in Xiong'an
- China, Australia to boost ties
- Wang wraps up tour of New Zealand, Australia
- Chinese Embassy strongly condemns UK's baseless cyberattack accusations
- China airs concern over Japan's move to sell jets
- China airs concern over Japan's move to sell jets
- Israeli killing of aid workers condemned by international community
- States follow Texas on immigration bill