Dr. Jing Feng reviewed the "Integral Study of the Silk Roads: Roads of Dialogue" project carried out by UNESCO and the series of work on the application for World Heritage status of the Silk Road, which has been initiated with the above-mentioned project as an opportunity. He believed that this is the result of decades of coordination and joint protection, which has set a feasible precedent. Also, he encouraged relevant countries to continue the exchanges and cooperation under the framework of the Silk Road.

Ms. Theresa Patricio said that the application of the World Heritage status of the MSR needs a temporal-spacial framework with better dialogue, mutual respect and understanding. Meanwhile, there should be an overall strategy that will define each heritage site’s contribution to the MSR’s outstanding universal value, as well as the connections between them, including their relationship in the process of changing. She pointed out that this side event marked a significant step forward, and more studies should be carried out on the framework of the MSR.

Mr. Chai Xiaoming, Director of the Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage (CACH), stated in his speech that the CACH, as the main institution of professional support for the research on the protection of Chinese historic sites along the MSR, will, under the guidance of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, continue to provide services and link well the heritage sites and relevant provinces and cities, and offer professional technical support for the protection and research of the MSR, telling Chinese stories well and making positive contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.

According to sources, this side event was an important activity of international academic exchanges in the field of MSR protection and research. The protection and research of the MSR is not only a Chinese mission, but also a common cause of countries along the MSR. Under the UNESCO "Silk Road" heritage framework, China stands ready to work together with all countries concerned to promote the protection of MSR heritage under multilateral frameworks and build a diversified exchange and cooperation system for cultural heritage.