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BEIJING Authentic Michael Thomas Jersey , May 14 (Xinhua) -- Following is the full text of the keynote speech given by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation:


Work Together to Build the Silk Road Economic Belt and The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road


Speech by H.E. Xi Jinping


President of the People's Republic of China


At the Opening Ceremony of


The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation


14 May 2017


Distinguished Heads of State and Government,


Heads of International Organizations,


Ladies and Gentlemen,


Dear Friends,


In this lovely season of early Summer when every living thing is full of energy, I wish to welcome all of you, distinguished guests representing over 100 countries, to attend this important forum on the Belt and Road Initiative held in Beijing. This is indeed a gathering of great minds. In the coming two days, I hope that by engaging in full exchanges of views Authentic Drew Brees Jersey , we will contribute to pursuing the Belt and Road Initiative, a project of the century, so that it will benefit people across the world.


Ladies and Gentlemen,


Dear Friends,


Over 2,000 years ago, our ancestors, trekking across vast steppes and deserts, opened the transcontinental passage connecting Asia Alvin Kamara Jersey , Europe and Africa, known today as the Silk Road. Our ancestors, navigating rough seas, created sea routes linking the East with the West, namely, the maritime Silk Road. These ancient silk routes opened windows of friendly engagement among nations, adding a splendid chapter to the history of human progress. The thousand-year-old "gilt bronze silkworm" displayed at China's Shaanxi History Museum and the Belitung shipwreck discovered in Indonesia bear witness to this exciting period of history.


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