In this Seminar held in the Senate Hall of University of Sindh Jamshoro, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Ambassador of Pakistan in China Mr. Moinul Haq, Ambassador (R) Qazi Khalillah Executive Director CISS, Dr. Ansar Parviaz former chairman PAEC, Chinese Prof Hung Lee, Dr. Asma Shakir Khwaja, and Dr. Hammad ullah Kakepoto spoke on the topic and sub-topics while Dr. Rafiq Ahmed Memon Pro-Vice Chancellor Sindh University presided first session and Ambassador Qazi (R) Khalillah presided the second session on 21st December 2022. In this seminar the Speakers highlighted the importance of Pakistan China relations and CPEC such as:
* America has invested approximately 6.4 trillion in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya war until now while China is investing in trade (Mushahid Hussain)
* 25 Thousand Pakistan’s’ Students are studying in China. Not only weapons but modern technology is also being transferred to Pakistan by its neighboring country China. (Moin ul Haq)
* TO meet the energy and power demands is a challenge. Producing electricity using nuclear power plant is cheaper. (Dr. Ansar Parvaiz).
* One Road Belt Initiative (BRI) will not only connect the region to the whole world but will also bring the entire world together. (Chinese Prof Hung Lee)
* Pak Chinese economic relations will prove to be a game changer for South Asian region (Qazi Khalil ullah)
* Geo-Political lobbies are encircling and blaming Pakistan (Dr. Asma Shakir Khwaja)
* There are five nuclear powers in the region. Pakistan is one of the most important countries in South Asian Region. It’s Impossible to be a world power without its support (Dr. Hammad Ullah Kakepoto)
* Pakistan is interested in healthy bilateral relationship with super powers. We can’t tolerate Indian preeminence in the region (Dr. Rafiq Ahmed Memon)
In this Seminar chairman senate Defense Committee Mr. Mushahid Hussain Syed said that Pakistan has been focused as of great strategic importance China is always there to safeguard our safety and aerial protection (CPEC) Pak- China economical corridor is of great importance not only for the region but for other continents like Europe and Africa also. Pakistan is like a doorway for China to reach western countries as well as Muslim world. China is promoting trade to different regions. It has invested 4 trillion dollars on its One Road One Belt Plan while on other hand; America has wasted 6.4 trillion dollars in bombarding Afghanistan Iraq and Libya.
Pakistani ambassador for China Moin ul Haq said that CPEC was initiated in 2015 when Chinese President visited Pakistan. This visit Proved to be a milestone to economic progress. They call us their “Iron Brothers”. Second generation of JF 17 is in under production in Kamra Pakistan. Submarine production was also made possible due to china’s technical support. Our more than 25 thousand students are getting higher education in China. By directly invest 60 billion dollars in CPEC, Pakistani economy will definitely flourish and in return will bring prosperity. China is also helping in E-trade and both countries business transaction can reach up to 2 trillion Dollars, if worked seriously. The translation of the poetries of Allama Iqbal and Faiz Ahmad Faiz are being done in Chinese language.
Former Chairman Pakistan’s Atomic Energy Commission Dr. Ansar Pervaiz said that energy is very essential factor for industrial, agricultural and economic growth. We are working in collaboration with our neighbor, to produce cheap electricity by using civil nuclear technology. We will start producing 40 thousands megawatts by the year 2050 through nuclear source of Energy.
Chinese professor Hung Lee said that his country is interested to build economic ties with other countries in the region and to achieve this, they are working on One Road One Belt initiative. Gwadar, is the shortest distance to reach Middle East Europe and Africa. CPEC project will create Positive impact on Pakistan’s economy.
Former Ambassador and Executive Director for CISSS Qazi M. Khalilullah said that Pak Chinese relations started in 1951. Pakistan was the first to recognize China. It has our full support on the matter of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Tibet. While Pakistan supports China on Taiwan and China is a firm supporter for Occupied Kashmir on all international forums and also support on Pakistan’s national security. Gwadar has a key role in CPEC and hence will be quiet beneficial for Pakistan economy.
Pro Vice Chancellor of Sindh University Dr. Rafiq Ahmed Memon said that India wants to sabotage CPEC
Through its criminal and terrorist activities. Pakistan knows its responsibilities being a nuclear power. We have great friendly relationship with our neighbor but we also want to have good relations with super powers just to create balance and peace in the region.
Dean of Social science from Sindh University Dr. Hammad Ullah Kakepoto said while addressing the audience that One Road One Belt Initiative (BRI) will connect the developing countries to the developed world. Industrial and economic zone will help Pakistan to grow its industries. High speed communication programmer will improve trades. Bullet trains and motorways will facilitate mobility and transportation. Chief Minister Sind Murad Ali shah has worked really hard to make Karachi Circular railway a part of CPEC. In future new and modern faculties will be introduced in the universities.
Director for CISSS Azad Jammu And Kashmir Dr. Asma Shakir Khwaja said emphasizing the importance of foreign relations that we can’t be on the fence. We want to play our role as a liaison between Superpowers in to create serenity and peace. India on one hand is manipulating Russia and is purchasing lethal weapons from America too. Consequently India is posing a great threat for the region but for our country as well. Though India is of China’s great trade partner, but both countries relations are not good and have tension on their joint borders at Galwan valley and throughout Line of Actual Control.
Chairperson for International relations Sindh University Dr. Ishrat Abbasi thanked honorable guests and participants and also speakers. She further said that it’s our utmost duty to keep our students updated about international affairs especially about Pak- Chinese strategic relations. Sindh University is one of the oldest educational institutes in Pakistan. He added we are grateful that people from different walks of life attended the seminar and all the media representatives who helped us to make this seminar a huge success. He also thanked the students for being attentive, patient and for listening to the speakers. Their intelligent questions show that they have a keen eye on the subject. On behalf of Sind University, she thanked Centre for International strategic Studies Sindh (CISSS) and showed his gratitude for selecting Sind University to host the seminar on such an important Topic. She assured full support for any future venture.