What they say

Olga Rudaya,

Belarus National State Radio and TV Co

“The Belt and Road Initiative is widely known in Belarus. The (China-Belarus) industrial park in our country has attracted many companies from different countries. In May, Huawei opened its research center in the industrial park, and that shows how much attention Belarus pays to cooperation between our two countries within this initiative.”

Sarmad Ali,

president of All Pakistan Newspapers Society

“At present, the media and culture cooperation within SCO countries is not very effective. I think it is important for the countries to start this cooperation using a more effective platform. This summit will provide important media-to-media connectivity among the SCO countries to create more cultural connectivity.”

Priyanka Tikoo,

deputy executive editor of Press Trust of India

“It’s a great opportunity for the media outlets to come together and share their thoughts with each other, and also explore ways and areas where they can cooperate more. It’s going to be the first year of India’s participation as a full member of the SCO. We expect efforts to fight against terrorism in the Qingdao summit.”

Sushil K Lamsal,

minister and deputy chief of mission, embassy of Nepal in Beijing “It is a very positive development that the Chinese government expressed its willingness to further open up and reform. This will help global rebalancing and enhance the prosperity of China’s neighboring countries, including Nepal, as it will facilitate investment, trade and commerce between the countries concerned.”