The topic will be spoken in three eras of Sri Lanka- China Trade, cultural links over the years starting from 415AC to the current belt and road initiative between these two ears in post independence relations.  Ancient Times - Historical and cultural ties between the two countries extend back hundreds of years. Diplomatic tiers between Sri-Lanka and China have been very close especially during Sri Lanka freedom party government on Feb 7 1957, China and Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations.  Post Independence Relations - Post independent Sri Lanka fostered state-level economics ..read more

In series Seven Dr Sebastien Goulard talks about Central Europe, the Three Seas Initiatives if this can be developed along the Belt and Road Initiative to support connectivity between Europe and China.  In late October 2020 the Three Seas Summit was held in Estonia. The initiative launched jointly by Poland and Croatia in 2015 aims at fostering dialogue and connectivity among Central Europe EU members located between the Adriatic, Baltic and Black sea. The three Seas Initiative may become another vital tool for connecting Europe to the Belt and Road Initiative.  A large number of mul ..read more

Sri Lanka is located in the the Indian ocean. The podcast talks about the Pre and Post BRI and the years of Civil unrest in Sri Lanka. It looks at how things have changed during these times and looks at what construction projects are happening or will be taking place. The BRI projects started in 2013. Yasirus Ranaraja talks about the Pre BRI and the lack of stability, funding, how ports were stalled and highways were stalled. Plus the unstably of the government. The Civil war in Sri Lanka ended in 2011, with projects starting soon afterwards. Yasirus highlights the problems of getting funding ..read more

In this series Dr. Sebastein Goulard talks about Belgium. Belgium has not signed an MOU and no formal agreement has been signed with China regarding the BRI. But Belgium has central location, Placed well for Chinese Companies. Belgium is a very business friendly Alibaba has a large warehouse in Belgium. Belgium has a knowhow to export products in Europe and open to foreign markets. Belgium and China have a very strong relationship. Belgium is great place for Chineses companies to establish business.  Two important ports Antwerp and Burges, these ports are working together with Rotterdam i ..read more

Dr. Sebastien Goulard is the founder, coordinator and chief editor of OBOReurope.   Austria has not joined official joined the BRI but has signed a a friendship Partnership 2018 with China, Austria has said that it is willing join but no official BRI project currently. Austria does not require any infrastructure projects, it role could be as a hub for Central and Western Europe as a connector for finance and E-Commerce but not infrastructure. Talks about the Beijing 2022 Winter Games and Sport Cooperation with Government to Government agreements.       Dr. Sebaste ..read more

Maya Mayuerank is Director Belt and Road Initiative Sri Lank, Professional Aid Worker Support Services and PHD Student.  Port City Colombo is a brand new city development built as an extension of the Central Business District of Sri Lanka vibrant commercial capital.Spanning 269 hectares of reclaimed land from the sea, Port City Colombo will be South Asia's premiere residential, retail and business destination, offering unmatched planned city living along the warm waters of the Indian ocean. The development will comprise of 5 different percents, including the Financial District, Central Pa ..read more

In this series we discuss  the European Union and the Belt and Road Initiative. Why the Belt and Road is not just about China but a Global project which can strengthen interconnections.  The OBOReurope publishes reports and working papers on relations between the European Union and all the states involved in the One belt one Road Initiative.  Why experience sharing is important and how we can learn from China.  ..read more

Dr. Sebastien Goulard is the Founder, Coordinator and Chief editor of OBOReurope. He works as a consultant at Cooperans, a public affairs consultancy specialised in sustainable development, governance and Sino-European relations. Sebastien Goulard holds a doctorate in economic and sustainable development from Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences), Paris.  Series Three will discuss Trade and Investment along the BRI. Strengthens, weakness, opportunities and threats. As well as opportunities for medium and small business along the ..read more

For Countries along the Belt and Road the foundation of cooperation is based on five major principles aimed at promoting (1) the Policy coordination, (2) Facilities connectivity, (3) Unimpeded trade, (4) Financial integration, (5) Sharing of ideas among the people.  This webinar series looks at the Regulatory framework for large, medium structures. The Belt and Road is about legal procedures and how to trade between China and Europe. The webinar looks at the three Belt and Road courts for disputes, China and Europe courts solution for disputes along the  BRI. The Financial Institutio ..read more