To the starting point of the future, from the origin of history
"I am really happy and excited to enter this conference hall again today," said Shaimergenova, director of the Kazakhstan China Research Center, as she stepped into the main conference hall of Nazarbayev University.
Ten years ago today, she was in this conference hall with a pristine white facade and a golden dome complex, listening to a speech on world development and the direction of the times.
Since then, Central Asia has become the first place to jointly build the "the Belt and Road", and the millennium Silk Road has been awakened.
Over the past decade, the "the Belt and Road" initiative and cooperation have yielded fruitful results, which have attracted worldwide attention.
Today, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, the seminar "Review and Outlook on the 10th Anniversary of the Joint Construction of the" the Belt and Road "Initiative and the" Golden 30 Years "Exchange between China and Central Asia, sponsored by Xinhua News Agency, China Daily and Kazakhstan China Research Center, aims to review the achievements of the past decade and look forward to the opportunities for the future.
This is a photo taken on September 7th at Nazarbayev University in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Photo taken by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wu Huiwo
"The venue of this meeting is located in Astana, which is very symbolic. Ten years later, with the efforts of all parties, the the Belt and Road has become an open, inclusive, balanced, inclusive and win-win cooperation road." Kazakh State Secretary Karin said in his congratulatory message to the seminar.
Rooted in history, pointing to the future; Originating from China and belonging to the world.
"The 'the Belt and Road' initiative has taken root and sprouted in Kazakhstan, opened a 'flower of friendship', and formed a fruitful fruit of 'mutual benefit and win-win results'," said Qu Yingpu, president and chief editor of the China Daily
In the past ten years, the "the Belt and Road" has made great achievements. Former Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Ottobayev said in a video speech, "In 2022, there will be over 16000 trains shuttling between China and Europe, most of which pass through Central Asia. The routes and frequency of these trains will continue to increase."
Over the past decade, China has signed more than 200 cooperation documents on the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" with 152 countries and 32 international organizations, covering 83% of China's countries with diplomatic ties.
Over the past decade, remarkable achievements have been made in jointly building the "the Belt and Road". The facilities are more accessible and smooth, and a number of landmark projects have been successfully constructed, such as the China Europe regular train, the new land sea channel in the west, and the China Laos railway. Among them, the China Europe freight train has laid out 84 operating routes, reaching 211 cities in 25 European countries; The western land sea new channel rail sea intermodal transport trains have covered 18 provinces in central and western China.
Over the past decade, the level of investment and trade has continued to improve. From 2013 to 2022, the annual average import and export volume of goods trade and non-financial direct investment between China and countries along the Belt and Road increased by 8.6% and 5.8% respectively. The cumulative two-way investment with countries along the Belt and Road exceeded 270 billion US dollars.
Significant achievements have been made in promoting public relations, and Chinese enterprises have created 421000 job opportunities in the overseas economic and trade cooperation zones jointly built by the country. It is estimated that by 2030, the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" will lift 7.6 million people in relevant countries out of extreme poverty and 32 million people out of moderate poverty, and will increase global income by 0.7% to 2.9%.
Relevant cooperation concepts and propositions of the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" have been included in the outcome documents of the United Nations, the Group of 20, APEC, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other important international mechanisms. The circle of friends jointly building the "the Belt and Road" continues to expand, and international influence and cooperation attraction continue to release.
"As good brothers and friends, we warmly welcome institutions and enterprises in Kazakhstan to continue to actively use the 'golden gate' of the China International Import Expo to establish closer cooperation with Chinese enterprises, promote high-quality products to Chinese consumers, and actively participate in the Hongqiao Forum and the China International Import Expo cultural exchange activities, contributing to the stable and far-reaching development of the China Kazakhstan permanent comprehensive strategic partnership," said Shi Huangjun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the National Convention and Exhibition Center.
Riding the wind and waves, taking advantage of the situation. The "the Belt and Road" initiative adheres to the principle of mutual consultation, joint construction and sharing, and adheres to the concept of openness, green and integrity. Over the past decade, it has always been committed to high standards, people's livelihood and sustainable cooperation projects, and will continue to write a new chapter of the Silk Road era featuring national mutual benefit and win-win results, people's mutual knowledge and affinity, and civilizations' mutual learning and mutual learning.
Producer: Li Jun, Yan Tao, Liu Gang, Fan Weiguo
Final review: Zhang Yuekang, Lilin, Jiang Chen
Photography: Li Muzi, Wu Huiwo
Reporting team: Wang Zuokui, Jiao Xufeng, Liu Hongde, Liu Silu, Feng Zixiong, Guo Yigema Development, Wu Danni, Sui Lixi, Li Muzi, Wu Huiwo
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Foreign Affairs Bureau of Xinhua News Agency
New Media Center of Xinhua News Agency
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