belt and road

'Russia and China share desire for equalcooperation to achieve long-term economic progress,' says Putin

Kakar sees CPEC phase II as a corridor of growth, linking economies, and creating opportunities in global market

Speakers say China, countries on BRI will engage Afghanistan through regional trade linkages

Attended by political leaders from 29 countries, and representatives from six international organisations including UN

The aim is to lift not just nations but regions out of low level of economic development

Plenary session in Beijing discusses ‘Vision 2023’ including TCFD disclosures

China is a strong proponent of peaceful co-existence and the world must take advantage of it

President Xi says the two countries would cooperate on oil and infrastructure projects

It had been suspended last year when a corruption-plagued government was ejected from power

Comments come following stinging criticism from US secretary of state in London