President Ueli Maurer of the Swiss Confederation receives a joint interview with Chinese media in Bern, Switzerland, on April 16, 2019. China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a fundamental task crucial for generations to come, which, when implemented smoothly, will bring many benefits to both the economic development and the well-being of the people worldwide, Maurer has said. (Xinhua/Xu Jinquan)