Ambassador LIU Jieyi, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations,Ambassador Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava, President of the Economic and Social Council,Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations,Ambassador Marie Chatardova, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the United Nations, Ambassador Mahmadamin Mahmadaminov, Permanent Representative of Tajikistan to the United NationsDr. Patrick HO,Professor Sachs,Excellencies,Colleagues,Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am honoured to welcome you to this luncheon.
In collaboration with China Energy Fund Committee, an ECOSOC-accredited NGO with special consultative status, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs has organised this luncheon to discuss one of the most important international development cooperation initiatives in recent years – the Belt and Road initiative.
We are going to have a dialogue on how the Belt and Road Initiative can contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
The Belt and Road Initiative refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, launched in 2013 by the Chinese government.
The Initiative’s objective is to promote economic cooperation among 65 countries (China included) along the Belt and Road routes. However, the Initiative goes beyond the traditional routes.
It is open to engagement with all countries, as well as international and regional organizations.
It aims to strengthen connectivity and market integration that brings benefits to all.
It strives to achieve these objectives by strengthening policy co-ordination, which is increasingly critical in the face of pushback against globalisation.
It stresses connectivity, both physical infrastructure connectivity and people to people bonds.
It advances economic and financial integration to help nations share in the benefits of trade.
The Belt and Road Initiative, covering more than 60% of the world’s population, over one third of the world’s GDP and trade, offers tremendous potentials for advancing 2030 Agenda.
Through economic growth, trade opportunities, job and income generation, infrastructure building, training and capacity building, the Initiative has great potential to support the SDGs, including those relating to hunger and poverty, energy, water and sanitation, industrialization, infrastructure, sustainable cities, sustainable consumption, peace and security and global partnerships.
To help animate the conversation, we are honoured to have Ambassador LIU Jieyi to deliver opening remarks and Professor Sachs to deliver the keynote address.
We are also honoured by the participation of the ECOSOC President, and the Permanent Representatives of Afghanistan, the Czech Republic and Tajikistan.
We are deeply appreciative of the attendance of so many Ambassadors and heads of economic sections of missions. I also want to acknowledge the Prof. NIE Lei and Prof. Liu Qiang for your participation.
We look forward to a productive and dynamic conversation.
Welcome again and thank you.
I am honoured to welcome you to this luncheon.
In collaboration with China Energy Fund Committee, an ECOSOC-accredited NGO with special consultative status, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs has organised this luncheon to discuss one of the most important international development cooperation initiatives in recent years – the Belt and Road initiative.
We are going to have a dialogue on how the Belt and Road Initiative can contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
The Belt and Road Initiative refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, launched in 2013 by the Chinese government.
The Initiative’s objective is to promote economic cooperation among 65 countries (China included) along the Belt and Road routes. However, the Initiative goes beyond the traditional routes.
It is open to engagement with all countries, as well as international and regional organizations.
It aims to strengthen connectivity and market integration that brings benefits to all.
It strives to achieve these objectives by strengthening policy co-ordination, which is increasingly critical in the face of pushback against globalisation.
It stresses connectivity, both physical infrastructure connectivity and people to people bonds.
It advances economic and financial integration to help nations share in the benefits of trade.
The Belt and Road Initiative, covering more than 60% of the world’s population, over one third of the world’s GDP and trade, offers tremendous potentials for advancing 2030 Agenda.
Through economic growth, trade opportunities, job and income generation, infrastructure building, training and capacity building, the Initiative has great potential to support the SDGs, including those relating to hunger and poverty, energy, water and sanitation, industrialization, infrastructure, sustainable cities, sustainable consumption, peace and security and global partnerships.
To help animate the conversation, we are honoured to have Ambassador LIU Jieyi to deliver opening remarks and Professor Sachs to deliver the keynote address.
We are also honoured by the participation of the ECOSOC President, and the Permanent Representatives of Afghanistan, the Czech Republic and Tajikistan.
We are deeply appreciative of the attendance of so many Ambassadors and heads of economic sections of missions. I also want to acknowledge the Prof. NIE Lei and Prof. Liu Qiang for your participation.
We look forward to a productive and dynamic conversation.
Welcome again and thank you.
File date:
Tuesday, April 11, 2017