Martin Jacques, senior fellow of the Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge, talks with CGTN. (Photo source: CGTN)
Open dialogues and in-depth exchanges were held around the theme of sharing human wisdom and participating in promoting global development. Many called the meeting a fruitful one, with efforts based on the BRI principles of extensive discussions, joint contributions, and shared benefits.
"Belt and Road has reached to the point where it needs now more detailed research work, policy work across the world to deepen it as you like and to provide it with an intellectual policy hinterland," said Martin Jacques, senior fellow of the Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge.
Following the opening ceremony, delegates held talks at two parallel sessions on think tanks and media. They discussed topics on communicating and aligning the BRI's plans, jointly building a system of international rules, promoting an inclusive world economy that shares benefits, and jointly building a community with a shared future for mankind.
