The opportunity to participate in the economic zone of the Silk Road is open to the economies of any size, say the State Council of China

Astana. May 22. Silkroadnews - Opportunity to participate in a new project of economic belt of the Silk Road is open to the economies of all sizes. This was stated by Director of the Institute of Finance Research Center of the State Council Zhang Chenghuy, informs KazTAG
According to her, after the crisis in 2008, the volume of infrastructure investment has declined significantly.
At the same time, the expert said, it currently experiences a similar trend.
In this regard, she said, that the role of the Asian Bank of infrastructure investments (ABII) and the actual construction of new transport routes significantly increases.
"For the investment in infrastructure needed large sums. It is estimated that now we have a deficit in investment in infrastructure for about $700 billion, and in the next 15 years around the world will need to invest $1.5 trillion in infrastructure. The support of the economic zone of the Silk Road - is the main mission of ABII. ABII can annually provide $20 billion of loans until 2020 and will play a role in the economic integration of the region", - said Zhang Chenghuy, noting that the development of economic zones is open to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Asian Development Bank for Reconstruction and Development.