It has been five years since China launched the Belt and Road Initiative. Many countries have benefited from it, including Kazakhstan. President Nursultan Nazarbayev said the initiative has contributed a lot to his country and enterprises along the Silk Road Economic Belt.

NURSULTAN NAZARBAYEV KAZAKHSTAN PRESIDENT "Today it's okay to say that this is a great idea. Since 2012, the world has struggled to emerge from the economic crisis. All countries are experiencing difficulties. This initiative, the idea is essential, it is applicable to all countries. They gladly accepted the initiative, to reduce the impact of the crisis. It is helping to increase Kazakhstan's revenues and contributes to the development of enterprises along the Silk Road Economic Belt. Meanwhile, we have signed agreements and contracts to build dozens of new companies. It's essential for us."