Ambassadors and diplomats take part in a thematic forum with CPPCC National Committee members to exchange views on the role of consultation in deepening Belt and Road cooperation. [Photo by Zhang Yi/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Lao Ambassador to China Khamphao Ernthavanh said the BRI has created the chance for improvement of transportation, infrastructure, and technical systems, which is crucial for the social and economic development of small countries.

"We strongly believe that the BRI will bring more opportunities for the participating countries around the world," she said, adding that the China-Laos Railway opened in 2021 is a landmark high-quality Belt and Road Initiative project that boosts the development of Laos.

Farhod Arziev, ambassador of Uzbekistan to China, said the BRI is playing an important role for many countries, including Uzbekistan, driving the partners to flourish in extended areas such as health, green development, culture and digitalization.

Wang Dongfeng, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the CPPCC National Committee, said neighboring countries are the primary partners of the BRI, and China will always adhere to the policy of good neighborliness and partnership with neighboring countries.

He said China will continue to work hand in hand with neighboring countries to jointly discuss, build, and share the Belt and Road Initiative, making new contributions to common development, prosperity, and the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.