The China International Communications Group (CICG) organised the event in partnership with the Understanding China Forum.
Jiang stated that poverty alleviation represents a shared global responsibility. The ambassador noted that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has drawn US$ 25.9 billion in direct investment. According to Jiang, CPEC has created more than 260,000 jobs and contributed over 8,000 megawatts of power generation capacity.
Jiang suggested that CPEC 2.0 would broaden cooperation across industry, agriculture, and other productive sectors. Chaudhry Armaghan Subhani argued that achieving sustainable poverty reduction requires investment in social protection, employment, skills development, and education. Dr. Zafar Uddin Mahmood said that China’s poverty alleviation experience provides valuable lessons for developing nations.
Mahmood added that sustainable development depends on combining economic growth with institutional reforms, healthcare, education, and effective governance. Qiao Zhenqi delivered a report regarding the philosophy and experience of China’s poverty alleviation, specifically focusing on international public opinions. Hassan Daud Butt moderated two thematic sessions during the forum.
The first session included participation from Dr. Nadeem Javaid, Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Jamshed Kazi, and Liu Yonggang. Moeed Yusuf, Wang Huihua, and Dr. Vaqar Ahmed took part in the second session.
