Soundbites

I welcome China's open and supportive approach toward global cooperation on many international issues. I strongly believe that cooperation between China and eastern European countries will greatly contribute to boosting global growth.

Abdullah Gul, former president of Turkey

While the world is facing a growing trend of protectionism and isolationist policies, the Belt and Road Initiative serves as a platform for connecting a technical revolution. This will have a far-reaching effect on the global economy.

Temir Sariev, former prime minister of Kyrgyzstan

The Belt and Road Initiative is supposed to be the most promising endeavor to revive the global economy. It's also a proposal of fairness and justice on the part of China, and a badly-needed bridge between Asia and Europe.

Gyorgy Matolcsy, governor of National Bank of Hungary