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(G20 Summit) Interview: EP senior lawmaker hails result of G20 summit

Xinhua, September 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

China has done a magnificent job in hosting the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Hangzhou, and it is believed that the country can put the words in the summit into actions with other partners, said a senior legislator of the European Parliament (EP) on Tuesday.

The 11th summit of G20 major economies concluded in Hangzhou, east China, on Monday, reaching extensive consensus on pursuing innovative, invigorated, interconnected and inclusive world economic growth.

The summit, for the first time ever, put the issue of development at the front and center of the global macro policy framework, constituted an action plan to facilitate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and supported the industrialization of African countries and least developed countries collectively.

Nirj Deva, vice chairman of the EP's Development Committee and chairman of the EU-China Friendship Group in the EP, said he has devoted 20 years to talks about the issue of development.

In an exclusive interview, Deva told Xinhua that he was very grateful that Chinese leader and heads of other G20 economies have taken the issue of development as a high priority.

He pointed out that the development in less developed countries and regions will stop immigration, generate employment and make people stay prosperous in their areas.

"China has played a significant role in helping Asian, African and Latin American countries," said the vice chairman, stressing, "We think China is a country that can put the words into actions with other partners on key issues."

In his view, another breakthrough is that both China and the United States formally ratified the climate change agreement.

"I am so delighted that China and the United States have ratified the Paris climate change agreement. I thought it would not happen, but it indeed happened," said Deva, adding that it is an important signal of protecting global climate.

During his recent visit to Beijing, Deva has noticed visible improvement in air quality in the city. He believed the Chinese government has taken environment protection as a high priority.

As for the future, the senior lawmaker said, "We are in a very difficult position today. The Middle East is in turmoil. Britain is to leave the European Union. There are vast migrations on the European continent. These are matters that need global solutions."

He believed the summit in Hangzhou is an important step in maintaining global stability. Endit