The “New Silk Road” project will wipe terrorism off the face of the earth, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Summit in China.
Speaking at the forum, Erdoğan highlighted the importance of the One Belt One Road initiative, also known as the “New Silk Road,” saying that it will be one of the most important projects of the future, as it aims to connect Asia, Europe, Africa and South America and will enhance cooperation against terrorism.
“Turkey is ready to provide all types of support in this regard” the president said, noting that it will be a global model for cooperation.
Erdoğan also noted that the initiative will contribute to enhancing the infrastructure plans and technical standards of the countries along the route, and will also boost the land, sea and air routes on a continental level.
The president highlighted that the promotion of inter-governmental cooperation is crucial to strengthen political cooperation, while he noted that cooperation in tourism, science, technology and media fields are also important to reach the goals of the initiative.
