BEIJING: A delegation of 19 officials, business representatives, and experts from Islamabad, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab recently participated in a two-week seminar in China.
Hosted by the China Center for Urban Development of the National Development and Reform Commission, this seminar was part of the 2024 bilateral training programs supported by Chinese aid.
The seminar provided a comprehensive overview of China’s poverty alleviation process, covering topics such as China’s land system, urbanization development, relocation for poverty alleviation, industrial policies and practices, food security, smart agriculture, and rural public services improvement.
The seminar concluded on July 24, as reported by Gwadar Pro on Sunday.
In Guizhou Province’s Zunyi and Bijie Cities, the participants experienced China’s poverty alleviation and rural revitalization efforts firsthand. They visited Zhijin County, known for its Miao ethnic group’s batik and embroidery techniques with over 2,000 years of history. The delegation toured local production workshops and folk villages to learn about traditional handicrafts, their market value, and their impact on local employment and income.
They also visited Huawu, a village that has transformed from poverty to boasting clean roads and charming antique houses. The participants praised the village’s successful integration of poverty alleviation with rural revitalization, noting improvements in ecological, industrial, and cultural aspects.
During the exchange sessions, participants shared updates on poverty reduction, public service improvements, and sustainable development efforts in their provinces. They also discussed the potential for enhanced China-Pakistan cooperation in poverty alleviation under the “Belt and Road” initiative.
One attendee expressed deep gratitude to China, stating, “I am profoundly thankful to China for sharing its successful poverty alleviation experiences and results. Pakistan faces significant challenges in rural development and poverty alleviation, but seeing China’s achievements has strengthened our confidence in overcoming these challenges by applying the lessons learned.”
