Experts, business leaders say BRI promotes global development

Sheriff Ghali, professor of political science at Nigeria's University of Abuja, said that the BRI has become a popular platform for international cooperation, and has continuously supported African countries to improve infrastructure, including transportation and electricity.

Constanza Jorquera, an Asia expert in Chile, noted that in his speech at the symposium, President Xi highlighted cooperation in health, green development, digital industry and innovation.

Many countries participating in the BRI are developing countries, which are seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, she said, adding that promoting cooperation in health is conducive to fighting COVID-19.