Pakistani expert highlights Global South’s role in governance reform at China forum
XIONG’AN, Oct. 28 (Daily Global South)- Pakistan’s engagement in international policy discussions is important as the Global South seeks a greater role in shaping global governance, Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director of the Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF), highlighted following his participation in the Global Governance Forum (Xiong’an) 2026 in China.
In an interview, Akram discussed the significance of the forum, held from October 23 to 25 in Xiong’an New Area, Hebei Province, which brought together government officials, scholars, business leaders, diplomats and representatives of international organizations to discuss global governance reform and international cooperation.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote address emphasizing multilateralism and international cooperation.
The discussions examined reform of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and international financial arrangements, with particular attention to increasing the participation of developing countries in global decision-making. For Pakistan, such platforms offer opportunities to contribute to international policy discussions and strengthen engagement with China and other countries on shared development priorities.
The forum also explored emerging challenges in artificial intelligence (AI), cyberspace governance, climate change and green development. China–ASEAN discussions on AI governance focused on regulatory coordination, capacity-building and the role of technology in industrial development.
Participants also discussed the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, international trade, regional monetary cooperation and the growing role of the Global South in shaping global economic policies.
According to Akram, his participation provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on multilateral cooperation, sustainable development and the importance of dialogue among nations. The forum also highlighted the role of research institutions and policy experts in fostering international understanding.
During visits to Xiong’an New Area, participants learned about its urban development, technological innovation and ecological governance initiatives, gaining insights into the relationship between effective planning and sustainable growth.
This news was originally published on Gwadar Pro.
