Deputy Minister of Economy, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dr Abdul Latif Nazari has said that China through a positive and important role in global peace and security provided multiple solutions to nations for better growth, improved peace and stability.
He was speaking as Guest of Honour at an international dialogue jointly hosted by the Asian Institute of Eco-Civilization R & D, Schiller Institute USA/Germany and BRIX Institute, Sweden organised International Forum on Xinjiang Modernisation from Global Perspective here.
Deputy Minister of Economy, Afghanistan Dr Abdul Latif Nazari was the guest of honour via video link whereas Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) and Convener National SDGs taskforce, Romina Khrushid Alam was the chief guest whereas Chairperson, Schiller Institute, Helga Zepp-Larouche, Chairman, BRIX Institute, Stephen Brawer, Renowned Scholar, Ambassador (R) Yuba Nath Lamsal and Vice Chairman BRIX Hussein Askery participated through zoom.
The session was moderated by Senior Economist and Expert in China Affairs, Shakeel Ahmad Ramay.
In his welcome address, the Deputy Minister of Economy Afghanistan, Dr Abdul Latif Nazari said China’s role is beneficial for the entire region as its role has been to prevent the destruction of global peace through its strategic development design established to avoid conflict, ensure cooperation and mutually beneficial development.
Nazari underlined that China wanted to unite all regional organisations like Africa Union, ASEAN and Arab League.
The foreign policy of the Chinese government respects the integrity of all the countries that’s why many countries are more interested in establishing economic and bilateral ties with China, he said.
Afghan Minister said, “China’s role in bringing peace to KSA and Iran is remarkable. It’s also significant in bringing peace and stability to Central Asian Republics.” Many countries are interested to use the Chinese model of economic development, he added.
China has not interfered in the internal affairs of the Afghan people and contributed to the economic development of Afghanistan, he said, adding, “Good economic relations between the two countries of China and Afghanistan can benefit both the nations as Chinese can invest in road development, mining, culture and education sectors.
“Afghanistan will not allow any attempt to harm China’s interest in Afghanistan and can work together to support each other,” he said.
Chairperson, Schiller Institute, Helga Zepp-Larouche said western media has been reporting on alleged human rights abuses against Muslims in Xinjiang. “But China in the same region had done a lot for the development of local masses there. However, the western media remained unable to provide any proof of their allegations,” she said.
Vice Chairman BRIX Sweden, Hussein Askery said Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and massive poverty alleviation initiatives made Xinjiang region center of focus of China and interest for entire Central Asia and Eurasia regions.
The Chinese government worked against terrorist groups in Xinjiang and in the same time worked on vocational training and development initiatives for local masses.—APP
