Indonesian President Joko Widodo touched down in Beijing today for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, a high-stakes summit celebrating the initiative's 10th anniversary. With over 130 countries represented, the event aims to reshape global infrastructure and trade networks 🌐.
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched in 2013, has funded ports, railways, and digital projects worldwide. Widodo's attendance signals Indonesia's growing role in Asia's economic landscape—the country recently secured BRI funding for its $7.3 billion high-speed rail project linking Jakarta and Bandung 🚄.
Analysts say this year's forum focuses on 'green development' and tech partnerships, aligning with younger generations' climate concerns. Over 1,000 cooperation agreements are expected to be signed during the three-day event, with Southeast Asian nations like Indonesia taking center stage 💡.
