Islamabad/Shanghai, 23 November 2022 (TDI): Pakistan participated in the opening ceremony of the 2nd North Bund Forum 2022 being held in Shanghai from 22 to 24 November.
Pakistan was presented by Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari, the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, who participated via video conferencing.
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2nd North Bund Forum
The theme for this year’s forum is “Green, Intelligent, and Resilient Global Shipping & Aviation through Global Partnerships.” It is organized by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and the Ministry of Transport.
Wei Zhang, the Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal Government, and Yangmin Li, the General Manager of China Eastern Air Holding Company (CEAH) delivered greetings during the opening ceremony.
The 2nd session consists of the main forum, two parallel forums, and six thematic sessions. The two parallel forums include the North Bund International Shipping Forum and the North Bund International Aviation Forum.
The aviation forum is focused on sharing opportunities in the digital economy and building green and smart civil aviation. Meanwhile, the shipping forum covers green, smart, and resilient supply chains.
The main aim of the 2nd North Bund Forum is to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the international shipping industries. It will also facilitate sustainable development and boost the global economy and trade prosperity.
A new measure relating to the carbon intensity in the global shipping industry will be presented in the forum, as part of China’s determination and strategy to further decrease carbon emissions.
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As Shanghai is becoming an international shipping center, the North Bund Forum is expected to serve as a professional platform for exchanging views, releasing important policies, and developing rules for the industries.
It is to be noted that the officials from China’s Ministry of Transport and the Shanghai government, as well as ministerial guests from other countries, are participating in the event.
Additionally, international maritime and civil aviation organizations and experts in the field of energy will deliver speeches at the event.
What is North Bund?
The North Bund is a waterfront area and a protected historical district in central Shanghai. It covers about 4 square kilometers within the confines of Henan Road, Huangpu River, and Suzhou Creek.
The history of the North Bund dates back to the late 19th century during the era of the British East India Company. It possesses several other distinctions.
China’s first group of students to study abroad set sail from there. Foreign celebrities, such as Albert Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, and Bernard Shaw, first set foot on Chinese soil at the port.
It is pertinent to mention here that smart technologies are expected to be widely implemented in the area, which is being developed into a hub for the use of 5G technologies.
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