The speakers, representing various walks of life called for strengthening multilateral cooperation, promoting the BRI as it represents shared interests of Asian countries. Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman Senate Defence Committee and Pakistan-China Institute, said that BRI, through CPEC benefits the people. Dilip Barua, Chairman of ‘Bangladesh China Silk Road Forum’ called for jointly countering the anti-BRI propaganda which emanates from India and western countries. He termed BRI as an economic masterstroke of President Xi Jinping, which has improved infrastructure in Asia. Prof K D N Weearasinghe, Convener, Asia Progress Forum, Colombo said that BRI has led to the economic revitalisation of partner countries.

Source: The Nation December 29, 2021 04:03 UTC