BEIJING: Commenting on China’s economic growth target of 5% proposed for this year, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said it clearly shows that China will continue to be a major driver of global economic development, a major trading partner of most countries in China. world and an important source of stability, peace and prosperity.
China’s growth will drive the growth of the rest of the world. For example, the miracle of China’s electric vehicles has boosted the development of renewable energy and had a big impact on the rest of the world, he said in an interview with Beijing Daily.
Hashmi, who became Pakistan’s ambassador to China in November last year, was invited to listen to China’s Two Sessions for the first time.
He said the two sessions are an important embodiment of China’s democratic practice and are attracting attention at home and abroad.
According to Hashmi, there are many highlights at this year’s Two Sessions. First, of course, the Chinese economy. Despite some “laggards” such as geopolitical tensions, industrial chain, supply chain adjustment and other factors, China’s economy still achieved 5.2% growth in 2023. In any case, this is very good news for China and the rest of the world.
China contributes 30% to global economic growth. This year’s growth target is also about 5%, again proving China’s confidence.
Hashmi believes diversification is key to China’s current economy. While providing political support to traditional industries, we should also diversify towards high-quality development, keep innovating and promote Chinese-style modernization.
On this basis, this year’s Two Sessions continues to emphasize innovation and high-quality development, as well as a new quality of productivity. This will be an important political direction for China in the future.
China agrees with words and actions on climate change and ecological and environmental protection. Last year, the installed scale of renewable energy generation in China surpassed that of thermal power for the first time. Electric cars made in China represent more than half of the world.
Hashmi mentioned that China’s achievements and plans in the field of green development are also one of the engaging contents of the two sessions.
During two sessions in China, Pakistan elected a new prime minister and president.
Hashmi said that bilateral relations between Pakistan and China will be further strengthened. The new president and prime minister have made many efforts and contributed to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Pakistan and China.
In addition, the political and private sector consensus is to further deepen Pakistan-China relations. China will always be Pakistan’s friend and Pakistan will always be China’s friend. This relationship was tested and became tougher and stronger.
When you think of Pakistan, people think of the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. This year, the Belt and Road Initiative entered a new decade, Hashmi said.
“We are very confident that based on the progress made in the first decade, we will reach a new height in the second decade of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. As we know, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is the crown jewel of the Belt and Road Initiative,” Hashmi said.
After assuming his new duties, Hashmi visited seven provinces in China. He said that although he has been to almost every part of China, to him China is still a diverse and culturally rich country with countless food, music and arts.
She is looking forward to exploring more villages in China, meeting friendly people and tasting delicious food.
