A decade after its launch, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has reshaped global collaboration. 🌍 Former Malaysian transport minister Ong Tee Keat summed up its legacy in three words: inclusivity, connectivity, and symbiosis. Here's why these terms matter:
1. Inclusivity: No One Left Behind
From the Global South to advanced economies, the BRI's 'open-door' approach unites 150+ countries and regions. 🤝 'This Initiative has been inclusive by design,' Ong emphasized, rejecting exclusionary frameworks.
2. Connectivity: Bridges That Bind
The BRI's five-pronged model links nations through:
🚄 Infrastructure networks
📦 Trade corridors
💸 Financial systems
👥 Cultural exchanges
📜 Policy coordination
3. Symbiosis: Win-Win Partnerships
Ong highlighted mutual benefits: 'It's about shared prosperity, not zero-sum games.' 💡 From renewable energy projects to digital Silk Roads, collaboration drives sustainable growth.
As Gen Z reshapes globalization, the BRI's decade-long journey offers lessons in building bridges—literally and figuratively. 🛣️✨
