The "Digital Silk Road" has great appeal (Ambassador said) China | One Belt | Ambassador
The "the Belt and Road" initiative originates from China and belongs to the world. It is very inclusive and is one of the most important ideas to promote world prosperity and stability. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, and its importance is becoming increasingly prominent in today's world.
Infrastructure interconnectivity is a prerequisite and foundation for the development of various countries. The concrete results of Serbia's participation in the "the Belt and Road" initiative are reflected in many projects, especially in the field of transportation infrastructure and energy. Currently, projects such as new roads along the Pan European Corridor 10 and Corridor 11, as well as modern railways connecting Serbia and Hungary, are receiving much attention.
Because Serbia participated in the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road", the Chinese and even the global business community saw the potential of Serbian enterprises. The acquisition of Smederevo Steel Plant by Hebei Iron and Steel Group and the takeover of Bor Copper by Zijin Mining are successful cases of Chinese enterprises investing in Serbia.
It can be said that the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" between Serbia and China has achieved milestone results, and Serbia looks forward to further expanding cooperation fields with China under the "the Belt and Road" framework. The Serbian government has identified the development of the information technology industry as a priority to enhance the country's economic competitiveness, and the construction of the "Digital Silk Road" aims to improve the level of digital connectivity, which has great appeal to Serbia. As one of the fastest-growing economies in the Western Balkans, Serbia is an attractive destination for international investors seeking new business opportunities, especially in areas such as information technology and artificial intelligence.
The Serbian Institute of Artificial Intelligence was established two years ago with the aim of making Serbia a regional leader in the development of artificial intelligence and biotechnology. Another key area is the construction of life science parks, focusing on biomedical, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and biodiversity. The Fourth Industrial Revolution provided many countries with unique opportunities for leapfrog development. Serbia embraces new opportunities for cooperation with China in the field of digital economy and eagerly looks forward to launching new joint projects.
Meanwhile, cooperation between Serbia and China in other fields such as environmental protection, green development, agriculture, education, health, and media cannot be ignored. Serbia is full of expectations for the convening of the third the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and is ready to deepen cooperation with China within the framework of the the Belt and Road in the next decade.
Maya Stefanovich