Belt and Road receives global backing
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Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos is seen at office in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2017. Prokopis Pavlopoulos extended best wishes for success to the upcoming Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation which will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, in an exclusive statement with Xinhua in Athens. [Photo/Xinhua] |
Prokopis Pavlopoulos
Greek President
This idea is based on the ancient Chinese philosophy, but also on the ancient Silk Road which is characterized by the spirit of peace and of mutual beneficial cooperation.
It substantially contributes to the development of infrastructure works, the promotion of trade, economic integration and the rapprochement between peoples and societies who are linked by land or sea, through the realization of this idea.
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