6. The proposed "Belt" and "Road" initiatives have been well received in the various quarters, but they require further consultation and concerted efforts of implementation.

When President Xi Jinping proposed the "Economic Belt along the Silk Road", Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev expressed welcome and support right away and suggested that an information Silk Road be given priority. Leaders or senior officials from other Central Asian countries, Russia, Afghanistan, Ukraine and some West Asian countries called the Economic Belt along the Silk Road an important, constructive and timely initiative that meets the trend of the times and suits needs of all sides. They expressed readiness for active participation. Foreign Minister Davutoglu of Turkey told the media that the "Economic Belt" initiative would benefit countries along the ancient Silk Road and bring about new opportunities for regional and global economic development. India, Pakistan and other South Asian countries as well as Southeast Asian countries gave their support to the "Belt" and "Road" initiatives. Business communities in many countries followed the development with great interest.

The "Belt" and "Road" initiatives are not a private matter for China alone. They are a cause shared by all countries. China will not be the sole beneficiary. The participating countries are. The "Belt" and "Road" initiatives, along with their preliminary studies, are open to constructive opinions and suggestions by other countries with a view to enriching and improving the concept, vision and planning of the initiatives. Let us pool our wisdom and resources, work together to write a new chapter of the Silk Road and build a happy life for all of us.