Belt, Road 'aims for shared development'

Former Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has lauded the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, saying the initiative, in which there is "a lot of wisdom", aims for shared development for countries.

Although bilateral discussions are still needed in specific areas, the initiative is "very much welcome" because China is more proactive in developing the region, Anwar told reporters in Beijing when he visited Renmin University of China last week.

"I have seen countries' very positive reaction to the initiative so far," he said.