Tianjin hosts int'l forum on the Belt and Road port cities

George Papandreou, former prime minister of Greece and President of the Socialist International, speaks at the opening ceremony. [Photo/enorth.com.cn]

Former Greek Prime Minister and President of the Socialist International George Papandreou said that the Belt and Road Initiative, a peaceful and cooperative project, could have a positive effect of opening dialogues and building friendships.

Port cities connect land and marine economies, and integrate land and marine cultures. In the Belt and Road Initiative, port cities connect the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and are supporting points for developing marine and hinterland economies and port-centered industries.

The president of Sokhna Port in Egypt gives a speech. [Photo/enorth.com.cn]

The president of Sokhna Port introduced the advantages and history of the China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone. He thinks that the Belt and Road Initiative has huge potential as it could connect trade and investment in Asia and Europe.