This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, which is one of the hot topics of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in North China's Tianjin Municipality.

During a dialogue on related topics held on June 27, guests affirmed the positive role of the Luban Workshop, which was pioneered by Tianjin.

They said that the Belt and Road Initiative has brought important development opportunities to countries and regions along the route and has become a popular international cooperation platform.

Zimbabwe's Minister of Industry and Commerce Sekai Irene Nzenza said that Zimbabwe's economic transformation in recent years has largely benefited from China's investment in various sectors, including mining, agriculture and infrastructure.

"As a landlocked country, Zimbabwe is facing challenges in logistics and energy supply. The Belt and Road Initiative helps facilitate investment and trade," Nzenza said.

Liang Linchong, deputy director of the International Cooperation Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, specifically mentioned the first Luban Workshop in Tianjin. Up to now, the Luban Workshop has helped young people in more than 20 countries acquire vocational skills and cultivated a group of technical talents.

Wan Zhe, a professor at Beijing Normal University, believes that the Belt and Road Initiative will provide comprehensive support for global economic recovery. For people in underdeveloped regions, they will not only benefit from global development, but also contribute to global recovery. Cooperation projects, such as the Luban Workshop, in the fields of science, education, culture and health, that train professional and technical personnel, provide impetus for sustainable development in relevant countries.

The Belt and Road Initiative highlights green and high-quality development, said Liang. In the future, China and participating countries will strengthen infrastructure, clarify standards and rules, and advance people-to-people and cultural exchanges.