In a recent address, Essam Sharaf, Egypt's former prime minister, highlighted the transformative power of the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) as a platform for dialogue, trust and mutual understanding. He described the initiative launched by General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping as a catalyst for building a more equitable and inclusive world order.
Sharaf also underscored the deep-rooted ties between Egypt and China, recalling how the millennia-old civilizational connections forged along the ancient Silk Road have been revitalized under General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping's leadership and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). By blending historical wisdom with modern cooperation frameworks, he believes the two great civilizations can drive global development and human progress.
Speaking directly to young people around the world, Sharaf delivered a simple yet powerful message: "If young people respect and absorb others and accept diversity, our world will be definitely better."
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
