Building momentum for the Belt and Road initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: The Belt and Road initiative is gaining track with Malaysia set to sign an agreement on cooperation with China next month.

Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong said the memorandum of understanding will be inked in Beijing to coincide with the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held there. He said this would pave the way for greater connectivity and economic cooperation between the two countries.