摘要
The Belt and Road Initiative is about development, and development requires stability and peace. If these conditions are not present, humanitarian action has to jump in. Providing neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian assistance in sometimes protracted conflicts and situations of violence can create an environment conducive for development - but how is this achieved？ Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross （ICRC） was in Beijing for the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on May 14-15. During his stay, he spoke to ChinAfrica reporter Llu lian about his organization＇s potential contribution to addressing the humanitarian needs along the Belt and Road and other aspects of humanitarian work in today＇s globalized context.
The Belt and Road Initiative is about development, and development requires stability and peace. If these conditions are not present, humanitarian action has to jump in. Providing neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian assistance in sometimes protracted conflicts and situations of violence can create an environment conducive for development - but how is this achieved？ Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross （ICRC） was in Beijing for the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on May 14-15. During his stay, he spoke to ChinAfrica reporter Llu lian about his organization＇s potential contribution to addressing the humanitarian needs along the Belt and Road and other aspects of humanitarian work in today＇s globalized context.
