BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese political advisors discussed ways to promote construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt at a bi-weekly consultation here on Thursday.

The session was presided over by Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

According to a statement issued after the session, advisors agreed that the Silk Road Economic Belt, the modern international trade network proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping last year, had attracted extensive attention and a positive response.

They suggested that the construction of the belt should be advanced with a focus on economic cooperation and that the market should be given full play regarding resources allocation.

There must be more cooperation in sectors including energy and ecological environment, it was concluded at the meeting.

The advisors also suggested that a multinational industrial chain should be established and cultural exchanges be strengthened to bring benefits to the nations along the Silk Road.