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BEIJING, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

An initiative jointly launched by practitioners in global shipping and logistic

industry was released recently at the 2021 Silk Road Maritime International

Cooperation Forum held in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, aiming

to jointly build a harmonious and unimpeded global supply chain.

As global supply chain and economic and social development were challenged by

COVID-19(https://en.imsilkroad.com/z/200318-1/index.shtml) pandemic as well as

climate change, practitioners in the field need to make unswerving efforts to

stabilize the global supply chain, according to a forum participant.

According to the initiative, all parties pledged to continue to uphold the

basic principle of openness and inclusiveness, jointly build a multilateral

cooperation mechanism, and maintain the stability and smooth of the

international supply chain.

All parties are advocated to adhere to the development concept of harmony with

the nature, strengthen low-carbon and sustainable development of ports as well

as shipping industry.

Priorities will also be given to joint responding to challenges and creating a

win-win business environment. The parties will strengthen communication and

cooperation to continuously extend the scope of services in the maritime

industry while ensuring the stable operation of the existing businesses.

In order to further improve the service efficiency of the shipping industry,

all parties will strive to strengthen the application of digital and

intelligent innovative methods in the field of port operations.

It is noted that the 2021 Silk Road Maritime International Cooperation Forum

was co-hosted by the People's Government of Fujian Province and the China

Institute Navigation, and organized by the People's Government of Xiamen City,

Fujian Provincial Development Reform Commission and ect., aiming to serve the

21stCentury Maritime Silk Road(https://en.imsilkroad.com/) construction.

SOURCE:  Xinhua Silk Road

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   Caption: Photo taken on September 9 shows the roundtable discussion at the 2021 Silk

Road Maritime International Cooperation Forum held in Xiamen of southeast

China's Fujian Province.