The chief of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Saturday that the Belt and Road Initiative is all about sustainable development and should therefore be connected to the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. Jose Graziano da Silva, the FAO director-general, told Xinhua in Beijing that the Belt and Road Initiative focuses on not only trade and investment, but also on strengthening partnerships, preserving culture and achieving sustainable development.
Yannis Lagoudakis, Mayor of Greek municipality of Perama, was one of the locals who did not warmly welcome the change of hands at Piraeus port at first, fearing the privatization of the state-run harbor. After the stunning upgrade of Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) in recent years and the harmonious cooperation with Chinese investors, today he is convinced that Sino-Greek collaboration at Piraeus port is promising and beneficial, he told Xinhua in a recent interview at his office.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the Belt and Road Initiative is "a project of the century" that will benefit people across the world. Xi made the remarks when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the two-day Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
Senior Chinese leaders vowed on Saturday to strengthen cooperation with Uzbekistan and push forward bilateral relations. China is willing to consolidate political mutual trust with Uzbekistan, enhance exchanges and broaden cooperation to benefit the people of both countries, Premier Li Keqiang said while meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is here to attend the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.