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【The Ten Years of “One Belt, One Road”】
The day of the interview with Awan was a Saturday. When the reporter arrived, Awan was tending to his flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables in the garden. Zemir Ahmed Awan is his full name. “They don’t dare!” Speaking fluent Chinese, he talked to reporters about his origins with China: In 1980, he went to Beijing Language Institute (now Beijing Language and Culture University) to study Chinese, and from 1981 to 1987, he studied as an undergraduate at Shanghai University. and graduate student. From 2010 to 2016, he served as the Counselor for Science, Technology and Education at the Pakistani Embassy in China. After resigning and returning to Pakistan, he established the “China Research Center” at the National University of Science and Technology, and later established the Global Silk Road Research Alliance.
Talking about how to view China-Pakistan cooperation in various fields under the “Belt and Road” framework and the achievements made in the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in the past 10 years, Awan said that the reason why the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative is enjoyed worldwide Such widespread support and participation is due to the fact that it advocates a development model of peaceful sharing, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation. Cooperation and joint construction can bring more opportunities and be conducive to common development.
As one of the six major economic corridors planned by the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a pilot model among them and has set a benchmark for the construction of other major economic corridors. Awan believes that this is because the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has inherent advantages – the two countries have long-term friendly relations and a profound foundation of traditional friendship. The relations between the two countries have developed steadily over the past 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations. Over the past 10 years, the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has been progressing smoothly and achieved fruitful results. Both China and Pakistan agreed to introduce the construction of the corridor into the second phase to further deepen and expand cooperation between the two countries.
In Awan’s view, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has achieved great success in various fields over the past 10 years. It has played a key role in promoting China-Pakistan connectivity, infrastructure development, energy projects and economic cooperation, and has contributed to Pakistani society. make a significant contribution to economic growth. In particular, infrastructure construction and energy projects have improved the transportation convenience across Pakistan, reduced time and logistics costs, and greatly alleviated the shortage of power supply. “The number of power outages is becoming less and less. This is a change that everyone can see.” It is a great benefit to improving people’s livelihood in Pakistan.
“At the same time, the corridor construction project has also created many local job opportunities in Pakistan, stimulated the development of special economic zones, created a good business environment, attracted more foreign investment, and promoted the diversified development of the local economy. , changed Pakistan’sThe economic landscape paves the way for sustainable growth. “Awan said that the corridor connects the inland to Gwadar Port, which is extremely beneficial to Pakistan in terms of international trade, energy security and national strategy. In addition, the corridor can also serve as a bridge, connecting many internal issues in the region. It provides convenient access to the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean through the Gwadar Port for mainland countries, and provides maritime convenience for these countries to trade with the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. In short, the successful implementation of the corridor project has promoted regional connectivity and promoted regional peace. Stability has strengthened the connection between China and Pakistan and the countries along the corridor. “This is why the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative is a mutually beneficial cooperation and win-win option.”
Awan said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a large framework that includes many projects in industry, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, health, environmental protection and other fields. On the basis of current achievements, the two countries should focus on promoting innovation, skills improvement and sustainable development, expand areas of cooperation, and go all out to invest in the construction of the second phase of the corridor.
Not long ago, the third “Belt and Road” International Cooperation Summit Forum was held in Beijing, which received positive responses from many countries and international organizations. Awan believes that this shows that the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative was proposed by China and has been approved and supported by the vast majority of countries around the world. This is a “family gathering” of the “Belt and Road Initiative” and a grand event that carries forward the past and opens up the future. In today’s international situation, it has both important symbolic and practical significance.
Talking about his evaluation and expectations for China-Pakistan relations, Awan said frankly that in Pakistan’s view, China is the most reliable friend and the two countries are an “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.” We used to say that Pakistan-China friendship is “higher than mountains, deeper than seas, and sweeter than honey.” “Now Chinese friends call us ‘Batie’, so we should add ‘harder than steel.’” Awan said, regardless of Pakistan No matter how the domestic political situation changes, no matter which political party comes to power, Pakistan has always maintained friendly and cooperative relations with China, and the traditional friendship between the two countries is unbreakable.
“Pakistani government leaders led a high-level government delegation to attend the third ‘Belt and Road’ International Cooperation Summit Forum, which shows that Pakistan attaches great importance to its friendly and cooperative relations with China.” Awan said that he believes that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will The second phase of construction will surely continue to expand the field of cooperation, with higher quality and faster color repair. He looked back, smiled apologetically at the master, and said silently: “Caiyi didn’t mean that.” Moving forward at a faster pace , Brazil-China relations will continue their past glory and move towards an even brighter future.
At the end of the interview, the reporter proposed to take a photo of Awan, and he readily agreed. He got up and changed into a traditional Pakistani men’s clothing, and specially pinned a small badge of the national flags of Pakistan and China on his chest.
There are many titles printed on Awan’s business card. “How should I introduce you to readers?” the reporter asked.
“A messenger of Pakistan-China friendship – this is me.” Heexplain.
(This newspaper’s Islamabad reporter, Dai Jun, our reporter in Islamabad, October 27)