Youthful gala event convened for input

Young people lead the trends of the times and pursue a brighter future, which is in line with the goals of the Belt and Road Initiative, a former senior official said in a congratulatory message on Sunday.

The fundamental mission of the Belt and Road Initiative is to develop ways for the countries involved to deal with the significant changes facing the world, achieve common development and create a better future for coming generations, said Zhao Qizheng, former minister of the State Council Information Office, in the message sent to an international gala event of youth exchanges.

The First Silk Road & Young Dreams event in Beijing gathered together about 100 young participants from 26 countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative for contests including public speaking, photography and music.