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Author : Li Hui
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Russian Fed-
eration
THE ONE BELT, ONE ROAD (OBOR) initiative is the
most wide-ranging public project that China has pro-
posed to the global community so far. Since 2013, when
the initiative was put forward, it has been joined by more
than 100 countries and international organizations, with
over 40 states signing cooperation agreements with
China.
The OBOR initiative is so widely welcomed because it is
built on the concept of tolerance and openness, including joint discussion, joint construction and
joint use of results. China does not think in terms of domination or cultural superiority, does not
position itself in that role, and does not impose its will, development path, social order or ideology
on other countries. On the contrary, it acts as an equal partner, contributes sufficient trade, invest-
ment and technological resources to mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries and seeks
common benefit.
The OBOR initiative is moving forward successfully because it is based on the historical trend to-
ward peace, development and cooperation, and takes into account the realities and wishes of coun-
tries located along the OBOR line. Political contacts, the integration of infrastructure, the
development of trade, the interpenetration of capital, and communication between nations help
foster the complementarity of countries, bridge the gap in regional development, accelerate territorial
integration processes, and facilitate general development and prosperity.
Globalization remains a trend of future development but it is essential to review the outdated meth-
ods of fostering it and change the existing benefit distribution arrangements. Isolationism and pro-
tectionism will disrupt the normal global production chain, impeding the effective use of resources
and the comprehensive development of markets, and ultimately hindering global economic devel-
opment.
Russia remains a key partner in the OBOR initiative. In May, President Xi Jinping and President
Putin signed a joint statement on cooperation in harmonizing the Eurasian Economic Union and
the Silk Road Economic Belt projects, which paved the way for developing the strategic association
and further deepening bilateral business cooperation. The two countries' combined efforts in co-
operation on joint projects have produced first results.
President Vladimir Putin will participate in the High-Level One Belt, One Road International Forum
as a special guest of honor. During the event, the Chinese and Russian heads of state will not only
have an in-depth exchange of opinions on harmonizing development strategies and bilateral coop-
eration, but will also propose more effective cooperation procedures, which will put bilateral coop-
eration to a higher level, expand its scope and accelerate the two countries' economic development.
In addition, they will have a comprehensive discussion of ways of fostering regional partnership
One Belt, One Road: A Major Benefit to the World