The refrigerator factory of Chinese home appliance company Hisense Group in Valjevo, Serbia, was officially put into operation in September this year. The picture shows workers busy on the production line.
Photo by our reporter Liu Zhonghua
The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway is a landmark project of the “Belt and Road” jointly built by China and Kenya. The picture shows Kenyan students happily traveling by train.
Photo by our reporter Zhang Zhiwen
The joint construction of the “Belt and Road” complies with the historical trend and the requirements of the times, and has become an important cooperation platform for achieving common development. On the occasion of the third “Belt and Road” International Cooperation Summit Forum, foreign dignitaries and authoritative figures spoke highly of the great contribution that the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” has made to promoting connectivity and world economic development, and its contribution to the high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road” We are full of confidence in “One Belt, One Road” and look forward to starting from a new historical starting point. The international cooperation in jointly building the “Belt and Road” will continue to deepen and become more innovative and dynamic, more open and inclusive, and open new windows of opportunities for global development.
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Prime Minister of Pakistan Kakkar——
“Achieve common development and prosperity”
Our reporter Cheng Shijie
“The joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ allows China and the co-building countries to achieve common development and prosperity.” Pakistani Prime Minister Anwar Haq Kakkar said in an interview with Chinese media a few days ago that the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” has great significance in countries including Pakistan. Many countries have achieved fruitful results, benefiting the people of the co-building countries, and it is China’s solution that can promote global peace and development.
“China shares the fruits of development in a peaceful development, mutually beneficial and win-win manner, and has been widely recognized by the international community.” Kakkar said that in the past 10 years, China has adhered to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, adhered to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and through joint construction ” The Belt and Road cooperation projects promote global common development and prosperity.
Kakkar pointed out that as an important pilot project of the joint construction of the “Belt and Road”, the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor plays a leading role in the practical cooperation between the two countries, forming a center with the construction of the corridor, Gwadar Port, energy, infrastructure construction, industry The “1+4” cooperation layout focusing on cooperation has achieved fruitful results. “Pakistan is honored to share development opportunities with China. The Pakistani people have reaped tangible benefits, and the friendship between the two countries has continued to deepen.”
Kakar said that in his hometown of Balochistan, the Gwadar Port built and operated by Chinese companies has brought great changes to the local area. Gwadar used to be a small fishing village, but now it has a modern deep-water port with full operational capabilities. China has assisted in the construction of schools and hospitals, and the education level and health conditions of local people have been significantly improved. The photovoltaic facilities built by China bring cheap and clean electricity and bring welcome changes to the lives of local people.
“The results of the construction of the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor are gratifying, and the future development prospects are limitless.” Kakar said that the East Bay Expressway in Gwadar has been opened to traffic, and the new Gwadar International Airport is about to be completed. The location advantage of Gwadar Port will be further highlighted. With the continuous advancement of investment promotion, the development space of Gwadar Port will be broader.
Kakkar pointed out that the current century-old changes are accelerating. As China’s all-weather strategic partner, Pakistan pays close attention to China’s global development initiatives, global security initiatives and global civilization initiatives. “The ‘Three Major Global Initiatives’ provide Chinese solutions to challenges in the fields of global development, security and civilization from the perspective of human development.” Kakkar believes that the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” practices the globalization of consultation, joint construction and shared benefits. The concept of governance provides a new paradigm for exchanges between countries. We look forward to the third “Belt and Road” International Cooperation Summit Forum to promote the joint construction of countries to reach more consensus, gather greater synergy, and contribute to world peace and development.
Kakkar said that the Pakistani government attaches great importance to this summit forum and sent a high-level delegation to participate. By participating in this summit forum, Pakistan looks forward to learning from its experience and development ideas in international cooperation in building the “Belt and Road”. “We hope to seize the new development opportunities brought by the joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative and further deepen Brazil-China cooperation. This summit forum will definitely leave a profound mark in history.”
Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna Valli——
“Contribute to promoting sustainable development”
Reporter Liu Zhonghua
“The joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ is a grand project that has created a large number of job opportunities around the world, contributed to the eradication of poverty, and has huge development potential.” On the eve of attending the third “Belt and Road” International Cooperation Summit Forum in China, the United Nations Valli, Director General of the United Nations Office in Vienna and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, said in an interview with this reporter that the World Bank predicts that by 2030, investments related to the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” are expected to lift 7.6 million people in the joint construction countries out of extreme poverty. , 32 million people have been lifted out of moderate poverty. We believe that jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative will promote the early realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Valli said that sustainable development depends on investment and economic growth. “The joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ has brought investment to developing countries and contributed to the promotion of sustainable development. China’s experience in development and poverty reduction is of great reference for developing countries. This summit forum has provided opportunities for jointly building countries A platform for dialogue and exchange will further promote international cooperation.”
This is Valli’s first visit to China since taking up his current position in 2020. Valli is looking forward to this summit forum and the Clean Silk Road Forum to be held there. “I hope to learn more about the successful experience of jointly building the ‘Belt and Road’ and introduce to the delegates and partners the work we have done under the framework of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.” Wali said that strengthening connectivity, investment Infrastructure and poverty eradication are all important aspects of the Belt and Road Initiative. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime can provide professional knowledge to all parties in preventing corruption and improving project efficiency.
Fighting crime, anti-corruption, and counter-narcotics are crucial to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and are closely related to world peace and security. Valli told reporters that Sustainable Development Goal 16, “peace, justice and strong institutions”, is a key focus of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and is also key to achieving other goals. She said that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has effectively improved the level of practical cooperation by cooperating with countries co-building the “Belt and Road”. For example, it has cooperated with relevant Chinese departments to establish an anti-corruption network spanning 16 countries in Central Asia and Southeast Europe. network. With the support of China, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has provided training in the field of legal aid to 40 countries. Not long ago, the Chinese government hosted the 14th Ministerial Meeting of the Signatories of the Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control Cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion, and worked with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to respond to prominent drug problems in the region.
Valli said that China has firmly supported multilateralism for many years and is an important partner of United Nations agencies. “Currently, the world is facing many challenges, and it is crucial to strengthen international cooperation and work together to address challenges.”
Hungarian Central Bank Governor Mao Torcs——
“The initiative originated from China, and the opportunities and results belong to the world.”
Reporter Li Zengwei and Yu Limin
“Hungary is the first European country to sign an intergovernmental cooperation document on the joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ with China, and is now one of China’s most important trading partners in Central and Eastern Europe.” President of the National Bank of Hungary (Central Bank) Mauto Erchi Györgyi said in a recent interview with this reporter that in the past 10 years, the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” has made great contributions to Eurasian connectivity and global economic development. “The joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative originated from China, and the opportunity and the results belong to the world”.
Matolci said that over the past 10 years, Hungary-China cooperation has yielded fruitful results. The joint construction of the “Belt and Road” has added strong momentum to the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Hungary and China, and also played a positive role in deepening cooperation between Central and Eastern European countries and China and promoting the healthy and stable development of EU-China relations.
“In the new international strategic landscape, Asia’s status cannot be ignored.” Maotorci said that over the past few decades, China’s economy and science and technology have developed rapidly, and the booming development of electric vehicles, solar panels, hydrogen industry and other technologies has brought great benefits to the Chinese economy. Provide strong impetus for transformation and sustainable development. “Today’s world is facing multiple challenges such as digital transformation and climate change. Strengthening in-depth cooperation between Europe and Asia may be more important than ever before. China is a major economic power in Asia, and cooperation between European countries and China should receive special attention.”
“Hungary is China’s largest investment partner in Central and Eastern Europe, and the relationship between the two countries is getting closer and closer.” Matolci said that the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative is highly consistent with Hungary’s “Opening to the East” strategy. The Hungary-Serbia railway constructed under the framework of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative is an important part of the China-Europe Land-Sea Express Line. “Hungary has obvious geographical advantages, and all parties can strengthen interactions and establish connections here.”
In recent years, cooperation in the financial field between China and Hungary has become increasingly close. Hungary actively supports the internationalization of the RMB, and the two parties have renewed currency swap agreements many times; Hungary is the first Central and Eastern European country to establish a RMB clearing bank and the first Central and Eastern European country to issue RMB bonds “Panda Bonds”; Hungary’s foreign exchange denominated in RMB Reserve assets continue to rise; Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and China Development Bank have established branches in Hungary… As of the end of 2022, China’s direct investment stock in Hungary reached US$426 million.
“The development of Chinese banks in Hungary and the financial innovation they bring are an important factor in Budapest becoming the financial center of Central and Eastern Europe after Warsaw. This is beneficial to Chinese enterprises and is also beneficial to Hungary-China bilateral trade. Hungary has high-tech from China Benefit a lot from the investment, and Hungarian companies can also participate in the supply chain system.” Matolci said that in the future, innovation in financial technology, green finance, cross-border payment and other fields will become the focus of financial cooperation between the two countries. Hungary looks forward to sharing China’s development experience on more bilateral and multilateral platforms.
Hadi, Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Trade Zone Authority——
“Promote infrastructure connectivity”
Reporter Zhang Zhiwen
“More than 600 years ago, the fleet led by Zheng He, the Chinese navigator of the Ming Dynasty, visited the east coast of Africa. The ancient maritime Silk Road has special significance to the African people.” Aboubacar O, Chairman of the Djibouti Port and Free Trade Zone Authority In a recent interview with this reporter, Mar Hadi said that all parties will have in-depth exchanges during the third “Belt and Road” International Cooperation Summit Forum to jointly promote the high-quality development of the “Belt and Road”.
“The integration of the Belt and Road Initiative and Djibouti’s Vision 2035 plan will help Djibouti give full play to its location advantages, promote infrastructure connectivity, help rapid economic development, and promote regional economic integration,” Hadi said. Under the framework of jointly building the “Belt and Road”, Djibouti continues to accelerate investment in transportation and digital infrastructure, trade facilitation arrangements, and the construction of special economic zones, effectively enhancing Djibouti’s role in global connectivity.
In May 2017, the Dohale multi-functional port in Djibouti, built by a Chinese enterprise, was completed and put into use. It has become one of the best modern multi-functional ports in East Africa. “With the joint efforts of Djibouti and Chinese enterprises, the port has been operating for more than six years, creating a large amount of tax revenue and jobs for Djibouti, and effectively promoting Djibouti’s economic development and regional connectivity,” Hadi said.
The construction of the Djibouti International Free Trade Zone with the participation of Chinese enterprises is another important result of China and Djibouti deepening cooperation in jointly building the “Belt and Road”. “The Djibouti International Free Trade Zone is becoming an important destination for foreign investors, promoting the diversified development of Djibouti’s economy, helping to strengthen infrastructure construction, attracting foreign direct investment, and creating more job opportunities.” Hadi said that Djibouti’s important The organic combination of location advantages and China’s development experience has effectively promoted cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and continuously consolidated the foundation of friendship between the two countries.
“I have visited China many times and witnessed China’s great achievements in development and modernization. China’s extraordinary achievements in infrastructure construction and other fields are impressive.” Hadi said that China actively promotes trade and investment liberalization and facilitation. ization, continue to increase foreign investment, and jointly build the “Belt and Road” international influence continues to rise. Under the new historical conditions, the two sides will continue to consolidate the strategic partnership between Kyrgyzstan and China and deepen practical cooperation, which will bring more opportunities for economic, trade and cultural exchanges between the two sides.
Hadi said that the friendly cooperation between Africa and China has a long history. Cooperation between Africa and China in the fields of trade, investment, talent education and training will be deepened, and the sustainable development capabilities of the African continent will also be significantly improved. “Facing the future, Africa-China cooperation has great potential, and the friendship between Africa and China will continue to be consolidated and passed on.”
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