19.5.6驻印度大使罗照辉发表“加强互联互通合作 共享带路机遇(中英对照)”

On May 6th, 2019, Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui published an article "Strengthen Interconnectivity Cooperation and Share BRI Opportunities" in Hindustan Times. He briefed readers about the 2nd BRF and shared his expectations on China-India cooperation on connectivity under the BRI. The full text is as follows:

2019年5月6日，驻印度大使罗照辉在印度英文媒体《印度斯坦时报》发表署名文章《加强互联互通合作，共享“带路”机遇》，向印各界介绍第二届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛成果，强调“一带一路”的主旋律是合作共赢，期待印度加入倡议，抓住共赢机遇，推动地区互联互通建设。文章全文如下：

Strengthen Interconnectivity Cooperation and Share BRI Opportunities

加强互联互通合作，共享“带路”机遇

A few days ago, the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) concluded successfully and fruitfully. Forty leaders, including heads of state and government and heads of international organizations, attended the round-table summit. More than 6,000 foreign guests from 150 countries and 92 international organizations were present at the Forum. Over 100 multilateral and bilateral cooperation documents were signed between China and relevant countries and international organizations. A list of 283 concrete deliverables was put together. Chinese and foreign enterprises reached cooperation agreements worth more than 64 billion US dollars in total.

日前，第二届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛圆满落幕，成果丰硕。40个国家及国际组织领导人出席圆桌峰会，150个国家、92个国际组织的6000余名外宾参加论坛，有关国家和国际组织同中方签署100多项多双边合作文件，汇总形成一份283项的成果清单，中外企业签署总金额640多亿美元的合作协议。

President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech during the Forum, demonstrating to the world China's sincerity and determination to implement the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) under the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits with partner countries. President Xi pointed out that China will pursue open, green and clean cooperation, and stick to high-standard, people-centered, and sustainable development. China will follow international rules and standards widely supported by all parties and respect the laws and regulations of each country. The BRF set the goal of jointly promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, established a global partnership for interconnectivity, and built new platforms for the match-up of local governments and the industrial and commercial communities. It has been made clear that the Belt and Road international cooperation architecture will be led by the BRF and underpinned by multilateral and bilateral cooperation in various areas. The BRI has lent fresh impetus for global economic growth.

习近平主席在论坛期间发表主旨讲话，向世界展示了中国建设“一带一路”并与各国共商共建共享的诚意与决心，指出要坚持开放、绿色、廉洁理念，实现高标准、惠民生、可持续目标，引入各方普遍支持的规则标准，尊重各国法律法规。论坛确立高质量共建“一带一路”的目标，构建全球互联互通伙伴关系，搭建地方及工商界对接的新平台，明确以高峰论坛为引领、各领域多双边合作为支撑的“一带一路”国际合作架构。“一带一路”倡议已成为世界经济增长新动力。

It is noted that India was once again absent from the Forum. I believe India has the least reason to be absent. More than two thousand years ago, China and India built close relations of interconnectivity and mutual exchanges through the ancient Silk Road including the Maritime Silk Road.

外界注意到印度再次缺席论坛。我认为印度是最不该缺席的一方。两千多年前，中印即通过古代丝绸之路，包括海上丝绸之路，建立了互联互通、互通有无的紧密联系。

Nowadays, China and India have achieved comprehensive connectivity by land, sea and air. Although the boundary between the two countries has not been demarcated, there are several border trade points. Indian pilgrims can make yatras to Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet, China through Nathula Pass and Qiang La (Lipulekh) Pass. The two sides opened the maritime route through the DaChan Bay Terminals in Shenzhen and most bilateral trade in goods is by sea. There are 47 weekly flights between the two countries. Personnel exchanges in 2018 exceeded one million. More than 20,000 Indian students are studying in China.

今天，中印已实现陆海空的全面联通。两国边界虽未划定，但开通多个边贸点，印度香客经乃堆拉和强拉山口赴西藏神山圣湖朝圣。双方开通靠泊深圳大铲湾码头的海上航线，贸易绝大部分货物均由海上运输。每周往来航班47架。去年两国人员往来突破百万，印在华留学生总数已超过2 万名。

Since its establishment, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has provided more than $2 billion for Indian infrastructure projects, which makes up nearly 30% of its total loans, making India its biggest beneficiary.

亚洲基础设施投资银行自成立以来，向印基建项目提供了20多亿美元资金，占其全部借款的近30%，使印成为亚投行最大资金受益国。

China and India have conducted cooperation under the framework of Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor (BCIM). During the Wuhan Summit, the Indian leader pointed out that BCIM construction should be speeded up. We expect that the fourth meeting of the Joint Study Group would be held earlier this year to complete the joint study report.

中印在孟中印缅经济走廊框架下开展了合作。武汉会晤期间，印领导人指示对孟中印缅经济走廊建设要“加快”推进。我们期待年内尽早召开联合工作组第四次会议，完成联合研究报告。

The Indian side is deeply concerned about its trade deficits with China. I believe connectivity is the key to its solution. Direct connectivity between the two countries or indirect connectivity via third countries will facilitate the flow of goods, capital and people and make our bilateral trade more balanced. With better interconnectivity, BRI could have more strategic convergence with India's "Act East" policy and "Spice Route" to achieve common development.

印方对中印贸易逆差问题十分关切。我认为，互联互通可为此提供解决之道。中印直接联通或通过第三国的间接联通，有助于货物、资金和人员流通，促进贸易平衡。在互联互通助推下，“一带一路”可与印“东进行动”和“香料之路”更好实现战略对接，实现共同发展。

There are no losers in win-win cooperation. As the world is becoming a global village, both China and India have benefited from globalization. After the Wuhan Summit, China-India relations have entered into a new phase, with improving and upgrading quality, hence providing political guidance for accelerating interconnectivity. Recently, the listing issue of Masood Azhar has been resolved, adding positive factors to bilateral relations. We understand India's concerns on the BRI. It is only right to separate the issues left over by history with the BRI and the welfare of the two peoples.

合作无输家。世界正变成地球村，中印都从全球化中获益。武汉会晤后，中印关系步入提质升级新阶段，为加快推进互联互通提供政治引领。近日马苏德列名问题得到解决，为双边关系增添了积极因素。我们了解印在“一带一路”问题上的关切。把历史遗留问题同共建“一带一路”、为两国人民谋福祉分开处理才是正途。

I noticed that public opinion in India had undergone a quiet change before and after the BRF. More attention has been paid to achievements of the BRI and people have come to recognize BRI's increasing international popularity and China's sensitivity to the concerns of all parties. India's neighboring countries have participated in the BRI, and some scholars are calling for rethinking India's existing policies and re-examining it with pragmatic attitudes to avoid missing a historical opportunity.

我注意到，此次论坛前后，印舆论正在发生悄然变化，高度关注“一带一路”建设成果，认识到国际接受度越来越高，中方更加重视各方关切，印周边国家纷纷参与，呼吁反思印既有政策，建议以务实态度重新审视，不要错失历史机遇。

The main theme of the BRI is to achieve win-win cooperation. It is not China's geo-strategic tool. We are expecting India to be part of the BRI. By doing so, India could be in a better position to explore its potential, give play to its unique advantages and improve regional infrastructure and promote regional interconnectivity.

“一带一路”的主旋律是合作共赢，不是中国的地缘战略工具。期待印度加入倡议，发掘自身潜力，发挥独特优势，完善地区基础设施，推动地区互联互通建设。

As a saying goes, "Better late than never".

“迟到总比不到好”。