Join hands to move towards a development community and create a better and prosperous future
——President Xi Jinping's important speech at the BRICS+ leaders' dialogue has aroused strong resonance among people from many countries
On the morning of August 24, local time, President Xi Jinping attended the BRICS Dialogue with African countries and leaders of other emerging markets and developing countries in Johannesburg. President Xi Jinping delivered a speech entitled "Working Together to Walk Hand in Hand towards a Community of Development".
People from many countries spoke highly of President Xi Jinping's profound exposition on the cause of global development in his speech. They believe that President Xi Jinping's speech will promote the international community to focus on development issues, build a global partnership for development, and promote joint efforts to move towards a development community, demonstrating the responsibility of a responsible major country. They pointed out that China has continuously deepened cooperation with developing countries to help them achieve high-quality and sustainable development, and has made important contributions to promoting the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Bringing development back to the heart of the international agenda
President Xi Jinping pointed out in his speech that development carries the people's yearning for a better life, is the first priority of developing countries, and is also the eternal theme of human society. Currently, implementation of most of the SDGs is worryingly slow. The cause of global development faces enormous challenges. The international community should take the interests of the world and the hearts of the people as the hearts of the people and push development issues back to the core of the international agenda.
Ancitos Mwansa, a scholar at the University of Mulongushi in Zambia, believes that President Xi Jinping's exposition on the current situation and challenges of global development is very profound. He said: Development is a major issue that concerns the interests of all countries. At present, political and economic instability and other problems plague many developing countries, especially African countries. "It is necessary to increase the representation and voice of developing countries in global governance and support developing countries to achieve better development." It is necessary to adhere to true multilateralism and build a global partnership for development"... The important proposition put forward by President Xi Jinping demonstrates China's responsibility to focus on the common interests of the international community and promote the creation of a secure and stable international environment for common development.
Luanda Mpengosse, a fellow at the South African Institute of International Affairs, agrees with President Xi Jinping's idea that the international community should "push development issues back to the core of the international agenda." He said: Developing countries have different national conditions, but development is their common pursuit, and developing countries should strengthen solidarity and cooperation in promoting common development. President Xi Jinping's global development initiative and advocate the establishment of a global development partnership are of great significance to the vast number of developing countries to obtain fair development opportunities.
According to Willen Pichaeonpaddy, director of Thailand-China "Belt and Road" Research Center, President Xi Jinping's speech reflects the common aspirations of developing countries. He said that the development needs of developing countries are more urgent, and the voices of developing countries should be heard more to ensure that they play their due role in global governance. China's initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative promote connectivity, bring prosperity to countries along the route, and enable developing countries to better integrate into the global governance framework.
Meraku Mulualeem, a senior researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Strategic Affairs, said that as a developing country and a member of the "Global South", China adheres to true multilateralism, adheres to the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results, respects the common interests and needs of people of all countries, provides assistance to many developing countries in reducing poverty and improving people's livelihood, "enables developing countries to share the opportunities and achievements of open development, and has made great contributions to promoting South-South cooperation."
Alexei Kupryanov, an expert at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said that in the context of the current increasing uncertainties in the international situation, how to deal with various challenges through cooperation has received more and more attention, which is also the common concern of all parties involved in BRICS +. With an eye to the common development of the world, China has put forward global development initiatives and provided technical and financial support to other developing countries, which will help enhance the social well-being and international status of developing countries.
Luis Delgaro, director of academic research at the Center for Advanced Research on the Development of Emerging Economies in Venezuela, believes that the level and quality of development of developing countries have a direct impact on global peace and stability. All countries should attach great importance to development issues, work together to build a global partnership for development, and jointly address the challenges facing global development.
Continue to contribute to China's common development
President Xi Jinping pointed out in his speech that China has always shared the same breath and destiny with developing countries, and was, is and will always be a member of developing countries! I put forward the Global Development Initiative to focus the world on development and support the implementation of the sustainable development agenda. Last year, China held its first High-level Dialogue on Global Development and launched a series of development cooperation measures, making gratifying progress.
"In my home province of Balochistan, China has helped us build ports and provided assistance in areas such as agriculture and education, making a significant contribution to local development." Pakistani Senator Sana Gemali was deeply moved by President Xi Jinping's speech. She said that cooperation between Pakistan and China in agriculture, energy, health and education "has played an important role in promoting high-quality development and enhancing development resilience in Pakistan." She said China's focus on development issues has prompted the international community to pay more attention to the needs of developing countries. Propose global development initiatives, establish a global development and South-South cooperation fund, and earmark funds for the implementation of global development initiatives... These actions demonstrate China's commitment to promoting international cooperation and sustainable development.
Eduardo Zili, a researcher in international politics at the Autonomous University of Mexico City, said the Global Development Initiative closely links the development of China with the vast number of developing countries, and this initiative is the "key" to uniting the vast number of developing countries and achieving more inclusive and sustainable global development.
Ronny Lins, director of the Brazilian Center for China Studies, also felt from President Xi Jinping's speech that China attaches great importance to global development issues. He said that the Global Development Initiative adheres to the people-centered concept and advocates inclusive and inclusive development, "which reflects China's firm determination to actively promote the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."
According to Thong Meng David, research director of the Asian Vision Institute, a Cambodian think tank, global development initiatives have injected strong impetus into the socio-economic development of developing countries, especially in poverty reduction, food security, mitigation of climate change and promotion of green development. He said that China's investment and assistance to Cambodia and other developing countries does not attach any political conditions, and attaches great importance to people's livelihood, which has improved the lives of local people and helped these countries achieve better development.
Hamdi Taba, president of the Arab Merchants Union and president of the Jordanian Merchants Association, said that in coping with global challenges and promoting common development, China has shown consistent action and continued to contribute to poverty reduction, food crisis, and green and sustainable development, which has brought valuable opportunities to developing countries, including Jordan. "Global development initiatives can facilitate the exchange of experiences and resource sharing among countries, thereby contributing to the systematic response to the common challenges facing all mankind and solving global development problems."
Inject strong impetus into Africa's sustainable development
In his speech, President Xi Jinping stressed that China is a reliable friend of Africa, providing a large amount of development assistance to Africa in the past 10 years, participating in the construction of more than 6,000 kilometers of railways, more than 6,000 kilometers of roads and more than 80 large-scale power facilities. In the next stage, China will carry out more cooperation with African countries and support Africa in enhancing its capacity for independent development.
Daniel Theresa, Deputy Director of the Ethiopian Investment Commission, expressed a lot of emotion on the achievements of the 10-year friendly cooperation between Africa and China. "In the past 10 years, China has helped Ethiopia build a lot of infrastructure and laid the foundation for Ethiopia to establish an industrial system." Teresa said that projects such as the Yadji Railway, built with China's support, have made important contributions to the economic development and improvement of people's living standards in Ethiopia and Africa.
Angelo Mucinguzzi, Senior Manager, KPMG Rwanda, agrees that "China is Africa's reliable friend". He said that over the past 10 years, Africa-China cooperation has been deepened and solidified, and China has played a key role in lifting many African countries out of poverty by aiding the construction of roads, railways and other infrastructure. China has also actively helped developing countries in Africa and other regions to improve their scientific and technological level, which is of great significance to the development of relevant countries.
"Provision of satellite mapping data products", "Implementation of the 'Smart Customs' Partnership Programme", "Global Development Initiative for Africa's Future in collaboration with UNESCO"... President Xi Jinping's series of initiatives to support Africa's sustainable development have inspired Kamal Mansaari, director of the Algerian Independent Youth newspaper. "Algeria has cooperated with China in the fields of new energy, aerospace and medical care." Mansaari believes that deepening cooperation with China is becoming increasingly important for Algeria and other developing countries to achieve better development.
"Thanks to China's aid and support, Zambia has built modern sports facilities, airports, roads, hospitals, etc." Webi Kalikiti, a researcher at the University of Zambia, said that China's development assistance to Africa has played an important role in the development and transformation of African countries.
According to Angolan Minister of Energy and Water João Borges, Africa-China cooperation conforms to the interests of African countries and is widely welcomed by African countries. "The Angolan side looks forward to continuing to strengthen friendly cooperation with China in various fields, and there are broad prospects for cooperation in the fields of clean energy and sustainable development."
Rwandan scholar Edjid Karulanga said that Africa has rich resources and China has advanced technology and experience, and deepening cooperation between Africa and China will have a positive impact on Africa's development and help promote the implementation of global sustainable development goals.
(Beijing, 25 Aug (Xinhua) -- According to a report by a foreign correspondent of the Xinhua News Agency, the notetakers: He Mengshu, Tang Jiefeng, and Shang Jing)
Guangming Daily(Version 03, August 26, 2023)
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