But he also warned that it will succeed only if peace and freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean are maintained. “History has shown that peace and freedom of navigation has always resulted in economic growth and prosperity. The Belt and Road Initiative will further accelerate this process,” the Sri Lankan prime minister said. On Sri Lanka he said: “Sri Lanka plans to use its strategic location and leverage on our connectivity to become the Hub of the Indian Ocean. These initiatives will transform Sri Lanka into a shipping, aviation and a logistics hub.

Source: bd News24 May 15, 2017 18:11 UTC