BEIJING -- The official website of the Belt and Road Initiative (www.yidaiyilu.gov.cn) was launched Tuesday, offering information on investment policies and enterprises involved in the initiative, among other topics.

The website, called the "Belt and Road Portal," also has an English version and is operated by the State Information Center.

The website aims to offer information in other languages such as Russian, French, Arabic and Spanish within this year, according to a statement on the website.

The initiative, proposed by China in 2013, aims to build a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient Silk Road trade routes.

The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is scheduled to be held in Beijing from May 14 to May 15.