UN official: Initiative brings more than just economic gains

The Belt and Road Initiative may do more than serve to promote commerce and common prosperity.

Miguel Angel Moratinos, high representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, or UNAOC, believes the BRI will bring together different civilizations, cultures and peoples in order to embrace humanity.

"The Belt and Road Initiative is a very ambitious initiative with great economic, diplomatic and cultural benefits," he said, but, "it is important to note that the scope of the initiative goes beyond economic benefits".