ISLAMABAD: Experts at the “Together for Common Development and Shared Prosperity,” webinar on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) highlighted the global impact of the BRI and its potential in shaping a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.
The webinar was hosted by Friends of BRI Forum and the Centre for BRI and China Studies at the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS).
Dr. Farhat Asif, President of IPDS, emphasized the BRI’s worldwide impact and Pakistan’s pivotal role as a beneficiary through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Attendees from various parts of the world joined the webinar, providing a platform for thought leaders to explore how the BRI could contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous global future.
During the event, Dr. Wang Li, Senior Professor at China’s School of Law, underscored the BRI’s commitment to prosperity and the common good as intrinsic values.
Russian, Sweden Diplomats Praise BRI Initiative
Ulf Sandmark, Chairman of BRI Sweden, highlighted the BRI’s significance not only in economic development but also in promoting global unity by facilitating conflict resolution, exemplified by its potential role in addressing the situation in Gaza.
Ambassador Igor V. Khalevinskiy, Chairman of the Association of Russian Diplomats, Russia, commended the BRI for its remarkable global impact by driving development and prosperity on a global scale.
Prof. Zhou Rong, Senior Fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Study of Renmin University China, stressed the importance of collaborative initiatives like the BRI in a world characterized by conflicts, where China’s significant progress is positively impacting and transforming lives.
Dr. Kurt Grötsch, Founding President of Catedra China and Ambassador of Minzu University Spain, highlighted the necessity of focusing on the environmental and green aspects of the BRI as it continues to advance.
Dr. Katarina Zakic, Head of the Regional Center for Belt and Road Studies, IIPE, Serbia, discussed the positive effects of the BRI on Serbia-China political relations, trade, and Chinese investments in various sectors.
Carlos Martinez, Co-Editor of the Friends of Socialist China Platform, UK, underscored the BRI’s role in achieving and promoting sustainable development, emphasizing its uniqueness and impact when compared to initiatives by other countries.
Dr. Hasan Abdullah Al-Dajah, Head of the Department of Media & Strategic Studies at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Jordan, shared insights into the ongoing progress and development catalyzed by the BRI worldwide.
Martín Rafael López, a researcher at the Center of Chinese Studies at the National University of La Plata, Argentina, delved into the strong ties between Argentina and China and how BRI and economic cooperation are facilitating growth for both the country and the region.
Terry M. Kiragu, Co-Founder of the Women, Youth & Children Development Organization, Kenya, emphasized the significant role of the NGO sector in creating transformational impacts and facilitating development.
