Yang Jiechi was interviewed by Xinhua news agency at the end of his visit to four Asian and African countries-瞭望新时代网-瞭望时代，放眼世界

Yang Jiechi was interviewed by Xinhua news agency at the end of his visit to four Asian and African countries

2022-07-06

At the end of his official visits to Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and other four countries, Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the office of the Central Foreign Affairs Working Committee, was interviewed by Xinhua News Agency on July 5. 1、 From June 29 to July 4, you were invited to visit Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and other four Asian and African countries. Can you tell us what practical results have been achieved during this visit and what is the significance of this visit to the development of relations between China and the four countries? The visit is aimed at the surrounding areas, the Middle East and Africa. During the visit, I met with the leaders of the four countries, foreign ministers of relevant countries and other important government members. The exchanges between the two sides were in-depth, friendly and fruitful. Further strengthened the all-weather strategic cooperation between China and Pakistan. Facts have repeatedly proved that no matter how the international situation changes, China Pakistan mutual trust and friendship are as solid as a rock. China and Pakistan agreed to continue to firmly support each other in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. The two countries promised to further align development strategies and policy priorities, continue to tap the potential of economic and trade cooperation, and improve the level of all-round and multi field cooperation. China is willing to expand the import of advantageous products from Pakistan and unblock the industrial chain and supply chain of the two countries. Pakistan will work with China to accelerate the construction of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor and expand cooperation in investment, industry, agriculture, science and technology, so as to better benefit the two countries and their peoples. Pakistan will comprehensively strengthen security measures. China and Pakistan stressed that they would crack down on terrorism in all forms. It has further enriched the connotation of China Arab comprehensive strategic partnership. China and Afghanistan agreed to continue to strengthen anti epidemic cooperation, jointly operate the joint filling Chinese vaccine production line between the two countries, and accelerate the research and development of anti epidemic drugs; Continue to expand cooperation in traditional fields and create more cooperation highlights in emerging fields; We will actively promote key people to people and cultural cooperation projects such as "teaching Chinese in 100 schools" and the Chinese cultural center in the United Arab Emirates, so as to promote the connection between the two peoples. The Arab side reiterated that it would fully support the preparations for the first China Arab summit, promote the negotiation of the China GCC free trade agreement to reach an early agreement, strengthen communication and coordination with China on international and regional affairs, and work together to build a China Arab community of a shared future for a new era. It has further improved the level of China Tianjin comprehensive strategic partnership. China Zimbabwe friendship has a long history. Both sides support each other to follow a development path that suits their national conditions, resolutely oppose external interference and unilateral sanctions, and jointly safeguard international fairness and justice. China and Zimbabwe agreed to take the implementation of the outcomes of the Dakar meeting of the Forum on China Africa cooperation as an opportunity to strengthen the exchange of experience in governance, promote exchanges and cooperation in policy consultation, agriculture, mining, science and technology, anti epidemic, humanities and other fields, and deepen China Africa high-quality Co construction of the "the Belt and Road" cooperation. China welcomes more high-quality agricultural products exported from Tianjin to China, and will continue to implement agricultural technical assistance to Tianjin to promote more cooperation results to benefit people's livelihood. Zimbabwe welcomes Chinese enterprises to expand their investment in Tianjin, opposes any rumors against Chinese enterprises, and will continue to provide a good business environment for Chinese enterprises in Tianjin. Further inject new impetus into the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Mozambique. China and Mozambique stressed that they cherish the profound traditional friendship between the two countries and unanimously expressed their commitment to enhancing political mutual trust, expanding practical cooperation in economy and trade, agriculture, energy, anti epidemic, infrastructure and other fields, and promoting the implementation of the "nine projects" of China Africa cooperation in Mozambique. Mozambique said that it would take the opportunity of serving as a non permanent member of the UN Security Council from 2023 to 2024 to strengthen coordination with China on a series of major international and regional issues and effectively safeguard the common interests of developing countries. The two sides agreed to continue to maintain the momentum of all-round exchanges, make good use of the Forum on China Africa cooperation and the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" platform, and promote China Mozambique relations to a new level. 2、 The COVID-19 is still delaying and repeating around the world, the difficulties of world economic recovery are increasing, and human society is facing unprecedented challenges. As the largest developing country and the second largest economy in the world, how to resolve the epidemic risks and challenges and promote high-quality economic development has attracted much attention. How do the four countries you visited view China's development prospects? The four countries I visited this time are all developing countries, which are at a critical stage of development. They are all sincere friends and important partners of China in relevant regions. During my visit, I introduced to the four countries China's experience and achievements in coordinating epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development, as well as China's position and policies to build an open, inclusive, cooperative and win-win world economic system and actively share development opportunities with other countries. The four countries have received enthusiastic responses. First, he spoke highly of China's development path and hoped to learn from China's development experience. The four countries said that China's great development achievements and experience are of great significance and have inspired and inspired the vast number of developing countries. Second, fully recognize China's development momentum, the achievements of bilateral cooperation and China's important contributions to the recovery and development of the world economy, and look forward to sharing development opportunities with China. The leaders of the four countries appreciated that China's economy has overcome difficulties, made progress while maintaining stability, performed prominently in the world's major economies, provided broad opportunities for the development of all countries, and provided strong momentum for the world economy. They are generally full of confidence in China's development prospects. Pakistani leaders believe that no force can stop China's development and expansion. Pakistan will never forget that at every critical moment in history, Chinese friends always lend a helping hand to Pakistan at the first time. The leaders of the United Arab Emirates expressed satisfaction with the exemplary role of the China Arab production capacity Cooperation Demonstration Park in the port of Khalifa industrial zone and the port of Khalifa phase II container terminal project. Zimbabwean leaders thanked China for its firm support to Zimbabwe in resisting foreign sanctions, and gave Zimbabwe sincere help and strong support, firmly believing that China is Zimbabwe's most reliable good friend and partner. Mozambican leaders said that China has a good development momentum and broad prospects, and will continue to contribute more to the prosperity and development of the world. Third, we spoke highly of the effectiveness of China's anti epidemic and its great efforts for the global anti epidemic, and we are eager to further enhance anti epidemic cooperation. The four countries appreciated the Chinese leaders and government for adhering to the people first and life first, controlling the epidemic in the shortest time, ensuring people's life and health and normal production and life order to the greatest extent, ensuring sustained, healthy and stable economic and social development with good prevention and control results, and making Chinese contributions to the global cooperative fight against the epidemic. The four countries said that China's anti epidemic achievements are exemplary in the world. We will never forget the valuable support and great help provided by China during the anti epidemic period, and are willing to continue to carry out bilateral and trilateral anti epidemic cooperation with China. The African side said that China helped African countries fight the epidemic and economic development at the first time, with remarkable results. China is the world's second largest economy, the largest trading country of goods, and the second largest consumer market. The middle-income group exceeds 400million, and the household savings rate and foreign exchange reserves rank first in the world. Under the new situation, China's economic fundamentals of strong resilience, sufficient potential, wide room for maneuver and long-term improvement have not changed, China's status as an important engine of global economic growth has not changed, and the confidence of the international community in China's economic prospects has not changed. China welcomes all countries to continue to take the express train of China's development, share development opportunities and seek common development plans. 3、 Not long ago, China successfully hosted the 14th BRICs leaders' meeting and the global development high level dialogue, which has become a grand event for developing countries to seek common development. How do you view the unity and cooperation between China and developing countries under the new situation? At present, the changes in the world over the past century and the epidemic in the century are superimposed and resonated. The spillover effect of the Ukrainian problem has impacted the global food, energy and financial pattern, and the cause of global development has encountered headwinds and countercurrent. Under the new situation, the majority of developing countries have more urgent expectations for development and revitalization, and have stronger calls for international fairness and justice. China is the largest developing country in the world. Strengthening solidarity and cooperation with developing countries is not only the tradition and cornerstone of China's foreign policy, but also a distinctive feature of China's diplomacy in the new era. During this visit, I further felt that the majority of developing countries are worried about the increasing uncertainties and instability in the international situation, and do not want to see geographical conflicts, camp confrontation and other damage to regional security and global prosperity and stability. Under the current situation, China is willing to strengthen strategic communication, coordination and cooperation with other developing countries, jointly promote the realization of the UN 2030 sustainable development goals, firmly safeguard the common interests of developing countries, and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable international political and economic order. First, we should adhere to the theme of the times of common development. The more complex and volatile the world situation is, the more countries are required to be inclusive, open, win-win cooperation and common development. Facts have repeatedly proved that development is the key to solving various governance problems and improving people's well-being. All countries in the world should put development at the center of the international agenda, promote the improvement of the global governance system, strengthen global development cooperation and achieve common development of all countries. Developing countries should firmly safeguard the general trend of unity and revitalization, adhere to exploring their own development path independently, accelerate the implementation of global development initiatives, and constantly improve the well-being of people of all countries. Second, we should maintain a safe and stable global environment. At present, the continuous fermentation of hot issues in some regions has produced a series of negative spillover effects. The world is facing the challenges of food crisis and energy crisis, and the economic recovery and social stability of developing countries have been impacted. Developing countries should not become victims of international crises, let alone a party to conflicts and turbulence. China is willing to work with other developing countries to promote the global security initiative as soon as possible

Edit：He Chuanning Responsible editor：Su Suiyue

Source：Xinhua

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