Passengers chat inside the dining car of an Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway train on Sept 9, 2023. WANG GUANSEN/XINHUA
Under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, China and various involved countries have continuously advanced global interconnectivity. A series of major infrastructure projects have taken root worldwide, supporting the dreams of people for prosperity and development while injecting fresh vitality into the global economy.
On April 1, 2023, the New Belgrade-Surcin section of the E-763 highway in Serbia, constructed by a Chinese enterprise, officially opened to traffic. Spanning 7.9 kilometers, this segment serves as the starting point of the highway, seamlessly connecting the urban area of Belgrade with the previously completed Surcin-Obrenovac section.
With the opening of this new segment, the total operational length of the E-763 highway has reached 140 km. This vital transport artery brings large and medium-sized cities in southwestern Serbia into the capital's one-hour economic circle. Benefiting a population of over 4 million, the highway not only facilitates convenient travel for locals, but also plays a crucial role in promoting interconnectivity and economic and trade exchanges across the entire Balkan region.
