Joseph Lim 
"“All countries will benefit if #BRI & #EU #connectivity initiative are combined .. This is in the interest of all (CA) countries” said the Uzbek diplomat .. While countries participating in BRI hv seen a positive impact on #infrastructure improvement, some major concerns persist, incl'g #debtsustainability & environmental considerations .. Experts also note the need for greater #transparency in #projectselection, #financing terms, & #environmental & #social consequences"
https://astanatimes.com/2023/09/kazakh-and-chinese-experts-reflect-on-first-decade-of-belt-and-road-initiative/
https://astanatimes.com/2023/09/kazakh-and-chinese-experts-reflect-on-first-decade-of-belt-and-road-initiative/
Kazakh and Chinese Experts Reflect on First Decade of Belt and Road Initiative - The Astana Times
ASTANA – Astana hosted an international conference on Sept. 7, marking the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), one of the world’s largest development and infrastructure projects. The event also celebrated 30 years of partnership between Central Asia and China. The conference was organized by Kazakhstan’s Center for Chinese Studies and took…