2017年CRI Interview: Pakistan Ambassador to China firmly support to Belt and Road Initiative

 

Masood Khalid, Pakistan's Ambassador to China [Photo provided by Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing]

Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid, has praised China's Belt and Road initiative as future work for the greater good of the world and participating countries.

He was speaking on the eve of the prestigious¹ Belt and Road Forum² for International Cooperation which takes place in Beijing on May 14 and 15.

In an interview with China Radio International (CRI), Pakistan Ambassador Masood Khalid said he believes that the attendance of his country's Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, will further solidify³ the relationship between the two countries with common a vision and perspective. He added that the Belt and Road Forum will not only be successful, but also be a “great energy plant and action” among the participating countries.

Ambassador Masood Khalid stressed that Pakistan and China are celebrating the 66th year since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Since 1951, “our relationship has been nurtured⁵ into a full blooming tree.” With the multi-dimensional cooperative partnership⁶ between two countries, “our shared visions for prosperity and development will unite us” for more expected achievements under the Belt and Road Initiative.

He also emphasized that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor holds a special significance, as it is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative. It has injected a new dynamism in to this relationship, and has accelerated economic activity in Pakistan.

“Pakistan economic indicators⁷ have shown significant improvement in the last three years.” Ambassador Masood Khalid said. The construction of the CPEC has achieved steady progress and boosted GDP growth in Pakistan. “Last year, Pakistan’s GDP Growth was about 4.8%, which was the highest in the last 7 to 8 years. We expect 5% economic growth this year,” he added.

When it comes to the efforts Ambassador Masood Khalid has contributed over the years, he said that, it was part of his duty as a professional diplomat⁴ to bring the two countries closer to one another other. With endeavor from both sides, he is satisfied with the accomplishment⁸ of translating the concept of the CPEC into actions and projects.

When talking about obstacles that the two countries are concerned about, Ambassador Masood Khalid stated that challenges are natural as there are many projects under construction and implementation⁹. As long as there is a commitment and support from the leadership from the two countries, the vision of the Belt and Road initiative will become a reality.

In closing, Ambassador Masood Khalid said “we are now focusing on better communication between the peoples of the two countries. “People to people contacts and bonding” is the dimensional shift in the relationship. “Our relationship is to the advantage of the region with mutual¹⁰ confidence and mutual respect. In the long run, it brings common good, prosperity and development, not only to this region but also to the world.”

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was initiated¹¹ by Premier¹² Li Keqiang while visiting Pakistan in May, 2013. The project will include key sectors¹³ such as energy, finance, food, agro-based industry, construction, steel, and logistics, and so on.

1 prestigious   

adj.有威望的，有声望的，受尊敬的

参考例句：

• The young man graduated from a prestigious university.这个年轻人毕业于一所名牌大学。
• You may even join a prestigious magazine as a contributing editor.甚至可能会加入一个知名杂志做编辑。

2 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

3 solidify   

v.(使)凝固，(使)固化，(使)团结

参考例句：

• Opinion on this question began to solidify.对这个问题的意见开始具体化了。
• Water will solidify into ice if you freeze it.水冷冻会结冰。

4 diplomat   

n.外交官，外交家；能交际的人，圆滑的人

参考例句：

• The diplomat threw in a joke, and the tension was instantly relieved.那位外交官插进一个笑话，紧张的气氛顿时缓和下来。
• He served as a diplomat in Russia before the war.战前他在俄罗斯当外交官。

5 nurtured   

养育( nurture的过去式和过去分词 )； 培育； 滋长； 助长

参考例句：

• She is looking fondly at the plants he had nurtured. 她深情地看着他培育的植物。
• Any latter-day Einstein would still be spotted and nurtured. 任何一个未来的爱因斯坦都会被发现并受到培养。

6 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。

7 indicators   

（仪器上显示温度、压力、耗油量等的）指针( indicator的名词复数 )； 指示物； （车辆上的）转弯指示灯； 指示信号

参考例句：

• The economic indicators are better than expected. 经济指标比预期的好。
• It is still difficult to develop indicators for many concepts used in social science. 为社会科学领域的许多概念确立一个指标仍然很难。

8 accomplishment   

n.完成，成就，（pl.）造诣，技能

参考例句：

• The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.这一系列的绘画真是了不起的成就。
• Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives.要实现我们的目标，钱是至关重要的。

9 implementation   

n.实施，贯彻

参考例句：

• Implementation of the program is now well underway.这一项目的实施现在行情看好。

10 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

11 initiated   

n. 创始人 adj. 新加入的 vt. 开始，创始，启蒙，介绍加入

参考例句：

• He has not yet been thoroughly initiated into the mysteries of computers. 他对计算机的奥秘尚未入门。
• The artist initiated the girl into the art world in France. 这个艺术家介绍这个女孩加入巴黎艺术界。

12 premier   

adj.首要的；n.总理，首相

参考例句：

• The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
• He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。

13 sectors   

n.部门( sector的名词复数 )；领域；防御地区；扇形

参考例句：

• Berlin was divided into four sectors after the war. 战后柏林分成了4 个区。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Industry and agriculture are the two important sectors of the national economy. 工业和农业是国民经济的两个重要部门。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》