After a decade of international growth and partnerships under the Belt and Road Initiative, China is working with BRI countries to embrace a second decade of golden development, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi while responding to a question by APP reporter during a press conference on March 7.

What does the next decade hold for Pakistani people and what is the development roadmap for Pakistan and other BRI countries? Here’s the breakdown of Chinese FM’s response.

🚀 ‘Hard’ connectivity: Focus on high-quality and sustainable global infrastructure network, digital Silk Road, and green Silk Road, etc.

💡’Soft’ connectivity: Emphasis on livelihood projects, connecting BRI with other strategic plans etc.

🌱People-to-people connectivity: More cultural communication and exchanges between countries, and peoples etc.

As we move forward, Pakistan’s participation in the BRI and CPEC will focus on pragmatic outcomes that contribute to national progress and regional prosperity.