Mahmoud Allam, Egypt's former ambassador to China, speaks during a seminar in Cairo, Egypt, April 1, 2019. Egyptian researchers and experts in Asian affairs held a seminar in Cairo on Monday to discuss insights and visions on the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its economic and strategic significance for participant states. Held by the Chinese Studies Unit of Cairo-based Al-Hewar Center for Political and Media Studies, under the theme of "The Belt and Road Initiative -- Towards an Egyptian Vision," the seminar provided Egyptian insights ahead of the second high-profile BRI international forum that will be held in Beijing, capital of China, later in April. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)