Pakistan, June 17 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China's Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda.

The Global Development Initiative, introduced by China, focuses on eight key areas such as poverty reduction, climate resilience, green growth, and digital innovation. Pakistan aims to adopt a multi-stakeholder approach, engaging policymakers, youth, and academics to make GDI a practical and action-based platform for development.

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