2026 Global Mayors Dialogue·Xishuangbanna | Former Pakistani envoy commends China's four major global initiatives for peace and stability

In an interview during the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue·Xishuangbanna, former Pakistani Ambassador to China praised China’s four global initiatives. He called for the initiatives to be assessed objectively rather than through the lens of power politics, saying they offer valuable solutions for a turbulent world. He also highlighted the importance of local-level international cooperation and China's efforts to strengthen regional connectivity through infrastructure, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.