原文： For thousands of years, the Silk Road Spirit has been passed from generation to generation, promoted the progress of human civilization, and contributed greatly to the prosperity and development of the countries along the Silk Road. The Belt and Road refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road. The Belt and Road runs through the continents of Asia, Europe and Africa, connecting the vibrant East Asia economic circle at one end with the developed European economic circle at the other, and encompassing countries with huge potential for economic development. Accelerating the development of the Belt and Road can help promote the economic prosperity of the countries along with it and the regional economic cooperation, strengthen exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations, and promote world peace and development. It is a great undertaking that will benefit people around the world.