Welcome Speech

Dear Friends,

 

On behalf of the International Silk Road Organisation, I am so proud to extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt gratitude to all our friends who have shown interest in and supported us. I would like to express special thanks to our esteemed friends from the political, business, and academic communities worldwide, as well as those committed to public welfare. It is your attention and encouragement that enables the UK Silk Road Business Association to grow into the International Silk Road Organisation - the ISRO - and advance and flourish amidst a challenging global environment.

 

The Silk Road, a cultural and trade conduit linking East and West and bridging past and present, has always embodied a strong global vision and inclusivity. Based in the United Kingdom, with a focus on the Silk Road and a global outlook, we are dedicated to making industrialisation benefit everyone. We firmly believe that, whether from emerging markets or established powers, and whether in Asia, Europe, Africa, or other regions, we can always draw inspiration from the spirit of the Silk Road to achieve industrialisation prosperity when we uphold the beauty of each civilisation and the diversity of civilisations in the world.

 

The International Silk Road Organisation is not merely a global platform for fostering industrialisation collaboration, it is also an international community that nurtures ideas, promotes cultural exchange, and drives sustainable development. Here, we champion openness, integration, innovation, and mutual benefit, providing opportunities for individuals and organisations from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and fields to come together and explore new pathways in the era of globalisation. We are confident that such cross-regional and diverse collaboration will help tackle the complexities of the global economy and contribute to a more prosperous and enlightened future.

 

My dear friends, no matter your origin or field of interest, if you are willing to become part of this global network, the International Silk Road Organisation warmly welcomes you. Let us embark on this modern Silk Road journey together, embracing the principles of consultation, collaboration, sharing, and mutual benefit and bringing new opportunities and possibilities to the world with industrialisation collaboration.

 

January 2025

Cambridge, UK