BELT and ROAD FORUM : BEIJING – Mahathir expresses Malaysia’s support for China’s Belt and Road initiative

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad deliveres a speech during the opening ceremony the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at the National Convention Centre of China, on April 26, 2019. — Bernama

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BEIJING: Malaysia has expressed full support for China’s Belt and Road development strategy, with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad saying the country stands to benefit from the massive infrastructure projects.

Speaking during the high-level meeting of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at the China National Convention Centre, the 94-year-old leader said the Belt and Road initiative is a great idea.

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“I fully support the Belt and Road initiative. I am sure my country, Malaysia, will benefit from the projects, ” he said.

Dr Mahathir, who flew here three days ago for a five-day working visit to China, was among the few leaders who were given the opportunity to address the forum.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who mooted the idea of the Belt and Road initiative, opened the forum that was attended by 37 world leaders and 5,000 representatives from more than 150 countries across the globe. — Bernama

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