New Silk Road opens new era of partnership on ancient route

China must play a bigger role in the mechanisms that govern theenergy industry, says expert

Urban Rusnak, secretary-general of the Brussels, Belgium-based Energy Charter Secretariat, believes that the "New Silk Road" will provide several complementary advantages and win-win opportunities for nations that are part of the proposed economic corridor.

Citing the energy sector as an example, Rusnak said the abundant oil and gas resources in Eurasian countries and China's expertise in renewable technologies and equipment can help create the framework for a cohesive, win-win partnership among the countries on the New Silk Road.