Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Deputy Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Otto Hasibuan emphasized that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure agreements must be backed by the supremacy of law and strong governance.

"The Belt and Road Initiative is not just about building roads. It is about building the future," he remarked at the LAWASIA Belt and Road Initiative and Employment Law Conference 2025 here on Monday.

The deputy minister stressed the importance of ensuring that legal frameworks remain responsive to change, as the BRI has evolved into a platform for inclusive growth and development, placing people at its center.

The BRI is a global development strategy of the Chinese government, involving infrastru...