The importance of the BRI Forum for international cooperation

THE Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (Advisory Council) is a non-profit and international policy advisory body. Established in 2018, it aims to provide intellectual support to the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. In the latest annual meeting of the Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held on Dec 17, 2021, the report titled “High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Partnership on Connectivity” was released, focusing on findings and recommendations from the 2019 and 2020 meetings.

The joint statement from the 2019 and 2020 meetings was released to reflect the consensus of all countries and organisations in continuing to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. In the 2019 annual meeting, the Advisory Council members exchanged views on promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and strengthening international partnerships on connectivity. In 2020, the members further discussed building various Silk Road projects, as well as creating a new development paradigm. By analysing the outcome and implications of the report, we can consider the present position of the BRI.