President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan welcome Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank, before a banquet for distinguished guests attending the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 17, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

"Together we have carried out thousands of cooperation projects with solid deliverables. Together we have written a magnificent chapter in promoting a connected world and charting a path for all to prosper individually and collectively," he added.

"None of these achievements simply fell into our laps, or were granted by anyone. They have been made possible by the governments, businesses and people of BRI partners through hard work, wisdom and courage," he said.

The BRI pursues development, promotes win-win outcomes, and inspires hope, he said.