BEIJING: China is seeking to deepen cooperation with countries in the Indian Ocean region to boost the blue economy and explore new maritime economic collaboration models, a senior Chinese official said on Monday.
Wang Yong, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, outlined the initiative at the Third China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation in Kunming, Yunnan province.
“China aims to enhance partnerships in maritime transport, biomedicine, renewable energy, infrastructure, and marine science and technology,” Wang said. “These efforts will inject fresh vitality into the development of countries in the region.” Wang also pledged that China will collaborate on combating marine pollution, responding to public health emergencies and helping small island nations build climate resilience. “Peace and stability in the oceans demand collective effort,” Wang said. “China is ready to work with others to shape governance rules and promote equitable global ocean governance.”
The forum, themed “Future of the Blue Indian Ocean — Development Practice of the Global South”, addressed issues including fisheries, disaster prevention, climate adaptation, marine energy and ecological protection.
Luo Zhaohui, head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, said that advancing the blue economy aligns with the shared interests of all nations. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
