Monday marks the opening ceremony for the First Session of the Belt and Road Legal Cooperation Research and Training Program. Ambassadors across the region and representatives from China Foreign Affairs University are among those in attendance.



As economic cooperation among Belt and Road regions grows closer than ever, legal work between them is becoming more important. However, rule-of-law traditions vary widely among them. Therefore, under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China Foreign Affairs University has launched a research project to help create a new legal landscape in the region.



"All parties have unique views on the 'Belt and Road' rule of law cooperation and related issues of international law, and many countries have their own practices. We hope that we will exchange lessons and share good practices through the exchange of research projects to enhance mutual understanding and trust," said Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui.