President Xi Jinping presides over the Leaders' Roundtable at the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, April 27, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]

Through hosting the second forum, China expects to further implement Belt and Road projects and bring more positive outcomes for people of all countries, Xi said.

Xi called on countries to work toward shared growth through discussion and collaboration. The countries should uphold the concepts of openness and green and clean governance to strive for sustainable growth with high standards, Xi said.