ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari stressed collaborative efforts among Eastern nations to ensure sustainable development and shared prosperity through China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI).
Sharing his thoughts at 2nd High-level Meeting of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development, organized by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) in Beijing, President Zardari mentioned GDI’s potential to shape global futures positively.
He also urged developing countries to take leading role in global development, emphasising a perspective aligned with Eastern challenges and opportunities.
He expressed eagerness for President Xi Jinping and China to lead GDI, supporting UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
China aims to enhance Global Development Initiative through global partnerships, resource mobilization, and capacity building, with specific areas covered under a recent MoU with Pakistan ranging from poverty reduction to cultural exchanges and human resource development.
