Chongqing - As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) celebrate their 10th anniversary, iChongqing sat down for an exclusive conversation with Mohammed Zamir Assadi, the international correspondent for Pakistan's Country Media Group.

Assadi elaborated on the remarkable contributions of BRI and CPEC over the past decade, spotlighting their roles in bolstering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in Pakistan. Contrasting BRI with certain Western policies that lean towards de-globalization or de-risking, Assadi commended China's approach. The BRI, with its no-political-strings-attached ethos, provides more favorable opportunities for partner nations and developing and developed countries. Assadi expressed optimism for the future, anticipating that BRI partners will continue to unlock their potential, propelling comprehensive development forward.