{"id":27178,"date":"2024-03-05T21:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T21:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=27178"},"modified":"2024-03-05T21:00:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T21:00:39","slug":"global-security-initiative-gsi-chinas-world-view-speakers-elaborate-the-perspective-at-seminar-hoste-by-issi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/global-security-initiative-gsi-chinas-world-view-speakers-elaborate-the-perspective-at-seminar-hoste-by-issi\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cGlobal Security Initiative (GSI): China\u2019s World View.\u201d Speakers Elaborate the Perspective at Seminar hoste by ISSI"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27179\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PR_Mar_5_2024-e1709671817251.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"338\" \/>ISLAMABAD: The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a seminar entitled \u201cGlobal Security Initiative (GSI): China\u2019s World View.\u201d Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairperson Senate\u2019s Standing Committee on Defence, delivered the keynote address. Eminent speakers including diplomats and former and serving high ranking officials presented their perspectives.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> The seminar provided valuable insights into China\u2019s vision for global security and development and how China wishes to engage with different countries and global organizations through this pivotal framework.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, during his keynote address, highlighted that the Global Security Initiative (GSI) is part of composite whole i.e., China\u2019s vision of common destiny, based on the concept of indivisible security, UN Charter, international law and five principles of peaceful co-existence, which is in contrast with the cold war, zero-sum mindset. He highlighted that China\u2019s world view is rooted in the strategic culture of China and contemporary security scenario.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> He stressed that GSI reflects the strategic thought of China, which is derived from various sources and aspects of China\u2019s national experience including the Silk Road, the Great Wall of China, PLA\u2019s Long March, and \u201cthe century of humiliation\u201d that the country recovered from. He lauded Pakistan\u2019s abiding friendship with China, citing steadfast support of both countries for each other\u2019s issues of core interest. He highlighted that the future belongs to connectivity and regionalism, not the Cold War. He suggested that the rise of multipolarity necessitates multilateral approach to global security issues, including laudable initiatives like GSI.<\/span><\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GoR5OSFVgt\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/minister-culture-jamal-shah-announces-cultural-cpec-caravan-art-exhibition-cultural-show-of-china-media-group\/\">Minister Culture Jamal Shah Announces &#8220;Cultural CPEC Caravan&#8221; @ Art Exhibition &#038; Cultural Show of China Media Group<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Minister Culture Jamal Shah Announces &#8220;Cultural CPEC Caravan&#8221; @ Art Exhibition &#038; Cultural Show of China Media Group&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/minister-culture-jamal-shah-announces-cultural-cpec-caravan-art-exhibition-cultural-show-of-china-media-group\/embed\/#?secret=J3ycxxwILb#?secret=GoR5OSFVgt\" data-secret=\"GoR5OSFVgt\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood underscored the importance of China\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that has been a global, innovative and successful venture of China laying down a comprehensive framework for cooperation and development. He added that President Xi Jinping has since successively proposed three other major global initiatives, namely the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI), and the Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI).<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted how these initiatives not only indicate the depth of President Xi\u2019s thinking and vision as part of his philosophy of building a \u201cCommunity with a Shared Future for Mankind\u201d but also illustrate China\u2019s readiness to engage globally in three pivotal domains for humanity, that is, development, security, and civilization.\u00a0In the backdrop of recent global and regional developments,<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> Ambassador Sohail Mahmood noted that\u00a0 \u00a0GDI, GSI and GCI are envisaged to serve as the building blocks for a world aspired to be peaceful, prosperous and harmonious.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">GSI embodies China&#8217;s commitment to global peace and development and reflects an entirely different paradigm \u2013 prioritizing cooperation over confrontation, placing premium on mutual respect and mutual benefit, and seeking win-win outcomes.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>Earlier, Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director CPSC, in his introductory remarks stated\u00a0that, the\u00a0GSI promotes inclusive, multilateral cooperation to effectively address challenges. He added that\u00a0the Global Security Initiative offers a beacon of hope in today&#8217;s international landscape, providing a comprehensive framework to tackle complex security challenges. By emphasizing common, cooperative, and sustainable security, the GSI fosters collaboration among nations for peace, stability, and global prosperity.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"nxKFan5szc\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/china-based-company-acquires-renewable-energy-firm-in-pakistan\/\">CHINA BASED COMPANY ACQUIRES RENEWABLE ENERGY FIRM IN PAKISTAN<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;CHINA BASED COMPANY ACQUIRES RENEWABLE ENERGY FIRM IN PAKISTAN&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/china-based-company-acquires-renewable-energy-firm-in-pakistan\/embed\/#?secret=1X8m3faE6R#?secret=nxKFan5szc\" data-secret=\"nxKFan5szc\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Ambassador Masood Khalid, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to the People\u2019s Republic of China. in his remarks underscored the importance of GSI and noted\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">that all the principles outlined in GSI are in full consonance with the UN Charter and reflect the aspirations of countries, and international and regional organizations. China is steadily progressing towards its goals of development and connectivity and GSI provides a workable framework for carving out a new architecture for reversing the biased westernized model for security.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>Major General (Retd) Dr. Muhammad Samrez Salik, Former Director General, ISSRA, remarked that in order to understand GSI it is important to understand the strategic culture and thought of China. He noted that Chinese strategic thought is based on benevolence and humane power, acceptance of others, and non-aggression which sets it apart from the Western thought. Summing up, he noted that the West has ruled the world through technology, economy and information dominance. While China is doing very well in the first two, in the domain of information and narrative-building, China needs to pace up its efforts to counter propaganda.<\/h5>\n<h5>Mr. Shi Yuanqiang, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of People\u2019s Republic of China in Islamabad noted that the contemporary world is witnessing profound changes in the international landscape. The interplay of traditional and non-traditional security threats, hegemony and power-play is rising. He stated that GSI focuses on dialogue over confrontation and cooperation over zero-sum policies. He stressed that GSI is creating space for collaboration and international peace through dialogue. In conclusion, Mr. Yuanqiang appreciated Pakistan\u2019s efforts in countering terrorism and its role in diplomacy and mediation in world conflicts.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Zigo7L7zdf\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/vietnam-china-joint-statement-on-deepening-comprehensive-strategic-cooperative-partnership\/\">Vietnam &#8211; China Joint Statement on deepening comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Vietnam &#8211; China Joint Statement on deepening comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/vietnam-china-joint-statement-on-deepening-comprehensive-strategic-cooperative-partnership\/embed\/#?secret=Hxc1Rt9N2C#?secret=Zigo7L7zdf\" data-secret=\"Zigo7L7zdf\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>Mr.\u00a0 Mohammad Aamir Khan, Director General (China), MoFA in his remarks expressed that the GSI is commendable as it speaks about the rights of the states, irrespective of their status as big or small, in the international system. He noted that the challenge of insecurity has complex drivers, which are not limited to\u00a0physical security only. He also referred to the undergoing regional security volatility in Europe and Middle East, rising unilateralism and protectionism. He stressed that security is incomplete\u00a0without sanctity\u00a0of the people\u2019s right to self-determination. He concluded that GSI aims to encourage peace, stability and international cooperation.<\/h5>\n<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In his concluding remarks, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, ISSI, underscored that the United Nations was established based on principles of security, development and respect for human rights. However, the powerful states used veto for their interests, ignoring the established principles. Similarly, the West has used IMF and World Bank for their dominance in global economic affairs. After the 9\/11 attacks, an interventionist policy was witnessed with interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya etc. On the contrary, China introduced three initiatives that envisage the mutual respect of states and peaceful resolution of conflicts.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The Seminar was attended by noted academics, experts, think-tank representatives, practitioners, members of the diplomatic corps and civil society.<\/span><\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"LPt8cfbIF2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/cpec-second-phase-china-pakistan-joint-efforts-to-make-it-in-line-with-the-desired-results-as-per-expressed-resolve-shared-promises-in-time-by-tazeen-akhtar\/\">CPEC Second Phase &#8211; China Pakistan Joint Efforts to Make It In Line With the Desired Results as per Expressed Resolve, Shared Promises &#038; In Time &#8211; by Tazeen Akhtar<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;CPEC Second Phase &#8211; China Pakistan Joint Efforts to Make It In Line With the Desired Results as per Expressed Resolve, Shared Promises &#038; In Time &#8211; by Tazeen Akhtar&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/cpec-second-phase-china-pakistan-joint-efforts-to-make-it-in-line-with-the-desired-results-as-per-expressed-resolve-shared-promises-in-time-by-tazeen-akhtar\/embed\/#?secret=crwHiezMNV#?secret=LPt8cfbIF2\" data-secret=\"LPt8cfbIF2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a seminar entitled \u201cGlobal Security Initiative (GSI): China\u2019s World View.\u201d Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairperson Senate\u2019s Standing Committee on Defence, delivered the keynote address. 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