GSISD needs trusted collaboration with China's leading institutions in Sustainable Development

ISLAMABAD - May 22, 2023 - PRLog -- [Islamabad, May 22, 2023] – Dr. Muhammad Shakeel Ahmad, the Chief Executive of the Global Strategic Institute For Sustainable Development (GSISD), is set to embark on a highly anticipated visit to China this week. The primary objective of this visit is to strengthen collaboration with prominent think tanks, universities, business communities, media organizations, and other stakeholders in the field of sustainable development.

During his visit, Dr. Shakeel Ahmad will engage in strategic meetings with policymakers, tech companies, and big data scientists. Chinese think tanks and higher educational institutions have demonstrated remarkable contributions in knowledge production through the utilization of digital tools and technologies. Dr. Shakeel Ahmad expressed a keen interest in leveraging the Chinese experience in areas of mutual interest, enabling GSISD to make effective contributions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

China has emerged as a global leader in various spheres of sustainability and has made significant strides in the digital domain, encompassing e-governance, digital skills, and sustainable entrepreneurship. The ongoing digital transformation has brought about profound changes across the globe, impacting social relations, modes of production, politics, and the economic landscape. Dr. Shakeel Ahmad emphasized the importance of these developments, which encompass new digital approaches to data handling, knowledge production, the construction of virtual realities, and the transformation of internal structures. In the recent past, China has made tremendous achievements in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully accomplishing numerous targets. China's unwavering commitment to sustainability and the well-being of its citizens has resulted in significant progress in various areas, including poverty reduction, environmental protection, and improving living standards for all. He added.

Dr. Shakeel Ahmad's visit to China represents a significant step towards fostering international cooperation and knowledge exchange in the pursuit of sustainable development. The collaborations formed during this visit have the potential to pave the way for innovative solutions, impactful projects, and transformative initiatives that will contribute to a more sustainable future for all.