Special to AG-IP-News Agency
AMMAN - Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Founder and Chairman of TAG Group, has confirmed that the Arab states and China share many common goals, visions and values, and looks forward to further expanding cooperation between them. He expressed his willingness to do his utmost to promote friendly and constructive cooperation between the Arab countries and China.
During the interview, conducted by journalist Shen Xiaoxiao, Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh added that Arab countries and China could strengthen dialogue between civilizations, promote and strengthen economic and trade cooperation in many ways, including in the digital field to enhance the digital transformation of society. Recently, TAG Group and Huawei Jordan have cooperated on technological innovation and training ICT talents.
He said that Arab countries form a bridge between Asia and Africa; thus an important part of the Silk Road civilization, and are natural partners in jointly building the "Belt and the Road." China and Arab countries have launched over 200 large-scale projects in infrastructure, energy and other fields, which have benefited nearly 2 billion people on both sides he further explained, adding”: that cooperation under the framework of the "Belt and the Road" initiative goes beyond national borders and involves many fields, such as education, health, agriculture, industry, trade and tourism, investment, talents cultivation and improving people's well-being for the partnering countries.
Abu-Ghazaleh said that the global development initiative proposed by China will play an important role in achieving steady, green and more balanced growth for all countries, especially developing countries, and will help solve global development problems. He added that in the process of promoting global development, China has always adhered to the concept of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, demonstrating the spirit of open and inclusive partnership, and reflecting the mission and responsibility of being a responsible major country.
On the relations between TAG and China, he stated that in September 2008, TAG Group cooperated with China to establish the Confucius Institute in Jordan, which is not only the first Confucius Institute to be established in Jordan, but also the first Confucius Institute built by Chinese universities and foreign enterprises. At the same time, Abu-Ghazaleh actively promoted cooperation between TAG Group and Shenyang Normal University to establish an Arabic language teaching and cultural center. “Many years ago, my son asked me where he was going to send his kids to summer camp, and I said China without hesitation. Now, my sons, grandsons and granddaughters can speak Chinese.” Abu-Ghazaleh said he hopes to promote Chinese language and culture in more Arab countries.
Abu-Ghazalh, at 84 ow, has founded TAG Group in 1972. The Group has grown into one of the largest service-consulting firms in the Arab world. "This is a historic honor, and it means more responsibility for me,” he said. He expressed his pride for being honored to receive the Outstanding Contribution to China-Arab Friendship Award from the Chinese President. Over the years, Abu-Ghazaleh has been closely following China's development and actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between Jordan and China in education, culture and economy.