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Chief Minister TR Zeliang with other delegates at the 4th Edition of the Pangkor Dialogue at Ipoh in the Malaysian State of Perak on September 5.[/caption]
Dimapur, September 5 : Chief Minister TR Zeliang has called upon the global leaders to embark on reforms to ensure that global development and growth is sustainable and has a humanitarian aspect.
Delivering his Statement of Hope at the 4th Edition of the Pangkor Dialogue at Ipoh in the Malaysian State of Perak this morning, Zeliang said, to achieve inclusive sustainable development, every progress would require change and lamented that development and growth have been measured by number so far. “Today, we should focus on humanitarian values as measurement for development and growth,” Zeliang emphasised.
Media Cell, Chief Minister’s Office said, the Pangkor Dialogue is being organised by the Institute Darul Ridzuan with the theme “Building Resilience for Inclusive & Sustainable Future.”
Launched by the Chief Minister of the Malaysian State of Perak, Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, the keynote address at the inaugural function was delivered by Fredrik Haren of Sweden while leaders from Sri Lanka, Republic of Guinea, Philippines, Thailand and UAE delivered their Statements of Hope along with Nagaland Chief Minister.
The outcome of the dialogue is expected to provide actionable and impactful recommendations for the benefits of all stakeholders.
Pangkor Dialogue has also been proven to be a venue for forming fruitful collaborations between international stakeholders. The event provides a platform that brings all the stakeholders under one roof. Pangkor Dialogue will also bring together leaders, academicians, researchers, policy maker, industry thinkers and personalities from around the world to shares ideas and to discuss issues related to development and sustainability.
The event will serve as a unique platform to network, business match, share ideas, and to showcase investment opportunities in Nagaland. Chief Minister is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Dialogue on Tuesday.