Visit to PCI by Dr. Gerhard Wahlersof Konrad Adenuaer Stiftung
Source : PCI Date : 12-02-2015 By : Sabahat Afsheen
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February 12, 2015; Thursday: Dr. Gerhard Wahlers Deputy Secretary General and Head of European and International Cooperation of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), visited the Pakistan-China Institute; he was accompanied by Mr. Ronny Heine, Resident Representative and Ms. Grace David, Project Manager, of KAS.
Chairman Pakistan-China Institute, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed extended a warm welcome to Dr. Wahlers.After introducing him to the PCI team,Senator Mushahid gave Dr. Wahlers and overviewof the initiatives undertaken by PCI in cooperation with KAS, including upcoming projects in 2015.
In a discussion on China and the Chinese leadership, Senator Mushahid discussed the new initiatives introduced by the Chinese leadership, and personally advocated by President Xi Jinping, which wouldprovide a boost to regional economic development of neighborhood; he also highlighted the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the grant of Silk Road Fund for the infrastructure development in this regard. Senator Mushahid related some facts highlighting President Xi Jinping’s exceptional vision on governance that distinguish him as a leader with new and intellectual profile, and expressed his view that the President Xi was likely the most influential leader in China after Chairman Mao.
In a brief discussion on regional stability and security, Dr. Wahlers stated that Germany would support all efforts to bring the people of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan closer together, to ensure the long-term stable future of the region and pointed out the role China could play in this regard, using its substantial influence.He stated that the world is passing through a power shift and the rise of China as an economic and strategic entity could not be ignored. Dr. Wahlersidentified the biggest challenges faced by the world in the 21st century, citing terrorism and extremism in particular.
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed presented a shield to Dr. Wahler as a memento of his visit to the Pakistan-China Institute.
