Speakers at the World Peace Forum (WPF) hosted by Tsinghua University praised Pakistan's proactive regional diplomacy, describing it as a source of peace, security and stability in the Middle East and South Asia, while Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed called for the emergence of a new global order led by the Global South.

Delivering a keynote address at the forum, Senator Mushahid said the post-World War II Western-led rules-based order was "unraveling due to double standards" and no longer effectively promoted global peace and stability, Gwadar Pro reported.

"The time has come for a new global order to emerge from the Global South since the post-World War-II Western-led rules-based order is unraveling due to double standards as it neither promoted order nor was based on any rules," he said.

The forum's inaugural session was addressed by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and attended by around 100 international participants from 30 countries. Speakers, including former foreign ministers of Indonesia and Serbia, commended Pakistan's diplomatic engagement, describing it as a constructive force for regional peace and stability.

Highlighting Pakistan-China relations, Senator Mushahid said 2026 marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, describing the relationship as a unique partnership between "Iron Brothers" that has evolved into a comprehensive strategic relationship.

He also referred to the Strategic Work Plan for Pakistan-China relations (2026-2030), describing it as a roadmap for expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

Speaking about China's global role, the senator praised the country's peaceful development and described it as a major global power that has risen without aggression, invasion, occupation or colonisation.

He further said China's technological progress had enhanced its international standing and credited Beijing's diplomacy with strengthening its role as a trusted actor in regional affairs.
During his visit to China, Senator Mushahid also chaired a dialogue on "Xi Jinping Thought and Poverty Alleviation" in Ningxia at the invitation of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC).

Addressing participants from Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America, he commended China's poverty reduction achievements, noting that the country had lifted around 800 million people out of poverty over four decades and eliminated absolute poverty.

On the sidelines of the visit, Senator Mushahid met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and IDCPC Minister Liu Haixing to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China