Ambassadors: China's decisions influence world

Editor's Note: With the two sessions beginning, seven ambassadors discuss what they see as the major issues, including China's economic performance, its role in the international arena and the Belt and Road Initiative. Their views highlight the importance of the event on a global stage.

Masood Khalid, Pakistan's ambassador

The annual two sessions will continue to provide new solutions to increasing protectionism and provide ideas to accelerate the Belt and Road Initiative, said Masood Khalid, Pakistan's ambassador to China.