Stressing that the ‘Asian Century’ needs the BRI to progress, the speakers, representing various walks of life, called for strengthening multilateral cooperation, promoting Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as it represents the shared interests of Asian countries. They also put forth suggestions for the high-quality development of BRI through exchanges and consultations. The BRI, he said, has provided an alternate development model to developing countries for promoting human development, which, before the BRI, were dependent on the West and its institutions. Convener, Asia Progress Forum, Colombo, Prof KDN Weearasinghe said the BRI has led to the economic revitalisation of partner countries. The BRI, she said, has enabled technology transfer between China and partner countries.

Source: The Nation December 28, 2021 19:01 UTC