Zubari Qureshi
China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a seminar entitled “Global Security Initiative (GSI): China’s World View.” Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairperson Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence, delivered the keynote address. Eminent speakers including diplomats and former and serving high ranking officials presented their perspectives. The seminar provided valuable insights into China’s vision for global security and development and how China wishes to engage with different countries and global organizations through this pivotal framework.
Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Mr Shi Yuanqiang as keynote speaker noted that the contemporary world was witnessing profound changes on the international landscape.
The interplay of traditional and non-traditional security threats, hegemony and power-play is rising. He stated that GSI focuses on dialogue over confrontation and cooperation over zero-sum policies. He stressed that GSI is creating space for collaboration and international peace through dialogue. In conclusion, Mr. Yuanqiang appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in countering terrorism and its role in diplomacy and mediation in world conflicts.
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed highlighted the Global Security Initiative (GSI) as part of composite whole i.e., China’s vision of common destiny, based on the concept of indivisible security, UN Charter, international law and five principles of peaceful co-existence, which is in contrast with the cold war, zero-sum mind-set.
Ambassador Masood Khalid, former ambassador of Pakistan to China noted that all the principles outlined in GSI are in full consonance with the UN Charter and reflect the aspirations of countries, and international and regional organizations.
