{"id":52721,"date":"2025-09-29T17:27:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=52721"},"modified":"2025-09-29T17:27:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:27:30","slug":"ggi-complements-president-xi-jinpings-three-earlier-initiatives-offering-an-alternative-vision-of-a-peaceful-stable-and-cooperative-world-dg-issi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/ggi-complements-president-xi-jinpings-three-earlier-initiatives-offering-an-alternative-vision-of-a-peaceful-stable-and-cooperative-world-dg-issi\/","title":{"rendered":"GGI complements President Xi Jinping\u2019s three earlier initiatives offering an alternative vision of a peaceful, stable and cooperative world : DG ISSI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52724\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHINA-GGI-ISSI-Pakistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHINA-GGI-ISSI-Pakistan.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHINA-GGI-ISSI-Pakistan-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHINA-GGI-ISSI-Pakistan-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHINA-GGI-ISSI-Pakistan-696x475.jpg 696w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CHINA-GGI-ISSI-Pakistan-615x420.jpg 615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>ISSI hosts International Seminar on President Xi Jinping\u2019s Global Governance Initiative (GGI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ISLAMABAD : 29 September 2025 &#8211; The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with China Media Group (CMG), hosted an International Seminar on the \u201cGlobal Governance Initiative (GGI): China\u2019s Vision of a Just and Fair Order.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ms. Wang Lei, Country Head of CMG<\/strong>, in her remarks, described GGI as a continuation of China\u2019s commitment to a just international order and a shared future for mankind. She underscored the vital role of the media in enhancing communication, building mutual trust, and deepening the China-Pakistan friendship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI<\/strong>, in his welcome remarks highlighted the significance of President Xi Jinping\u2019s timely initiative announced at the SCO Plus meeting in Tianjin earlier this month. He underlined that GGI, anchored in the five core concepts of sovereign equality, international law, multilateralism, a people-centered approach, and practical results, seeks to strengthen inclusivity, democratization, and effectiveness in global governance.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that GGI complements President Xi Jinping\u2019s three earlier initiatives \u2013 Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) \u2013 offering an alternative vision of a peaceful, stable and cooperative world. These three initiatives were already serving as global public goods.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting Pakistan\u2019s strong support, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood said that GGI would reinforce the UN-centered multilateral system, accelerate progress toward the SDGs, and complement the BRI, especially CPEC.<\/p>\n<p>He suggested that besides utilizing SCO as the platform to promote GGI, new mechanisms such as \u2018Friends of GGI\u2019 may be created to garner the broadest possible support of the UN membership. He reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to working with China and the international community in this direction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maj. Gen. (R) Fazle Elahi Akbar, Chairman FSDS Bangladesh,<\/strong> in his keynote address, lauded the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as a beacon of hope for a world beset by conflict, unilateralism, and injustice. He underlined that GGI offers a fairer alternative to the existing global order.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting its potential to address pressing crises in the Middle East, including Gaza and Palestine, he emphasized that GGI can promote peace, justice, and humanitarian relief where the UN has struggled. He noted that by fostering inclusivity and practical action, GGI has the capacity to reform international governance and deliver genuine security and prosperity for all.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KnbSJAf0l6\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/connecting-pakistan-and-china-at-peoples-level-will-secure-relationships-between-the-next-generations-book-launch-issi-in-islamabad\/\">Connecting Pakistan and China at People\u2019s Level will Secure Relationships between the Next Generations : Book Launch @ ISSI in Islamabad<\/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;Connecting Pakistan and China at People\u2019s Level will Secure Relationships between the Next Generations : Book Launch @ ISSI in Islamabad&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/connecting-pakistan-and-china-at-peoples-level-will-secure-relationships-between-the-next-generations-book-launch-issi-in-islamabad\/embed\/#?secret=MyK1R9zvlG#?secret=KnbSJAf0l6\" data-secret=\"KnbSJAf0l6\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to China,<\/strong> highlighted that the GGI resonates with Pakistan\u2019s long-standing support for multilateralism, peaceful dispute resolution, and equal representation of all states. He stressed the importance of reforming the UN system, particularly the Security Council, and urged international financial institutions to respond more effectively to the needs of developing countries. He further underlined Pakistan-China cooperation as a model of solidarity in advancing global peace and development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr. Shakeel Ahmad Ramay, CEO of AIERD<\/strong>, noted that global governance is at a crossroads and emphasized GGI as a corrective, action-driven framework rooted in common prosperity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, Additional Director General FIA<\/strong>, highlighted the erosion of fairness in current systems and called for prioritizing victims\u2019 rights, exposing perpetrators, and building collective platforms through GGI to ensure meaningful global action. Dr. Xue Lei, Research Fellow at SIIS, stressed that the GGI promotes sovereignty, multilateralism, and results-oriented action, offering inclusive solutions through platforms like AIIB and BRICS Bank<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ambassador Moin-ul-Haque, Pakistan\u2019s Former Ambassador to China,<\/strong> underlined President Xi Jinping\u2019s vision of a community with a shared future for mankind, anchored in the five landmark initiatives. He recalled Pakistan\u2019s leading role in supporting GDI and noted CPEC as the flagship project of BRI. He pointed to persistent challenges such as wars, inequality, climate injustice, and institutional failures, stressing that GGI provides a timely and practical framework for reform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr. Wang Shengjie, Political Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy,<\/strong> described the GGI as a timely response to global turbulence and shifting power dynamics. Highlighting Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic achievements and strong partnership with China, he stressed the need for equality, rule of law, and reform of global institutions to better represent the Global South.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"XVUC6p1p0F\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/china-is-global-power-now-new-international-order-will-be-in-line-with-international-law-dhm-embassy-of-china-islamabad\/\">CHINA IS GLOBAL POWER NOW ! New International Order will be In Line with International Law ! DHM Embassy of China Islamabad<\/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 IS GLOBAL POWER NOW ! New International Order will be In Line with International Law ! DHM Embassy of China Islamabad&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/china-is-global-power-now-new-international-order-will-be-in-line-with-international-law-dhm-embassy-of-china-islamabad\/embed\/#?secret=pASLU5Cznc#?secret=XVUC6p1p0F\" data-secret=\"XVUC6p1p0F\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He noted that GGI, together with China\u2019s other initiatives including the Belt and Road Initiative, provides a solid framework for a shared future, and urged major powers to replace confrontation with solidarity and cooperation in tackling global challenges such as climate change and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chief Guest, Mr. Murtaza Solangi, Spokesperson to the President of Pakistan<\/strong> and former Federal Minister, highlighted that the GGI reaffirms the UN\u2019s founding values and provides a comprehensive framework for development, security, and civilizational harmony. Drawing on Pakistan\u2019s experiences in disaster relief, peacekeeping, and social protection, he stressed the need for fairness, inclusivity, and practical action in global governance.<\/p>\n<p>Linking GGI\u2019s principles with Pakistan\u2019s priorities in climate resilience, connectivity, and technology, he proposed joint work on early warning systems, second-phase CPEC cooperation, and responsible use of AI, reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s commitment to translate GGI\u2019s vision into practical outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG ISSI,<\/strong> reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s strong support for the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), describing it as a game-changer for the region and beyond. He emphasized the importance of the Pakistan-China partnership in advancing a more inclusive, just, and responsive global governance architecture.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in his opening remarks, <strong>Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director China Pakistan Study Centre<\/strong>, highlighted the GGI as a forward-looking vision rooted in equality, multilateralism, and people-centered development, offering just and sustainable solutions to global challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The event brought together eminent diplomats, scholars, practitioners, media persons, and policymakers from Pakistan and China, to deliberate on this timely initiative announced by President Xi Jinping on 1 September 2025 at the SCO Plus meeting in Tianjin, China.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"06SqA8nilQ\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-june-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 June 2025<\/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;Pakistan in the World \u2013 June 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-june-2025\/embed\/#?secret=Yc8d6HN7cR#?secret=06SqA8nilQ\" data-secret=\"06SqA8nilQ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISSI hosts International Seminar on President Xi Jinping\u2019s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) ISLAMABAD : 29 September 2025 &#8211; The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with China Media Group (CMG), hosted an International Seminar on the \u201cGlobal Governance Initiative (GGI): China\u2019s Vision of a Just and Fair [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":52724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[54,7486,649,1089,1626,4501,251,585,73,48,58],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52721"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52721"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52721\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52727,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52721\/revisions\/52727"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}