2023 Belt and Road Forum
| 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  China |
| Date | 17–18 October 2023 |
| Cities | Beijing |
| Precedes | Second BRI Forum |
The 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation will be hold between 17 and 18 October 2023 in Beijing, China. It will mark the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Background
The BRI is a global infrastructure and investment project announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013.[1] The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was previously held in 2017 and 2019.
Participants and representatives
Heads of state and government
People's Republic of China (Host):
- President Xi Jinping
- Premier Li Qiang
The forum is attended by foreign heads of state and government and their respective delegations:[2]
Argentina: President Alberto Fernández
Cambodia: Prime Minister Hun Manet
Chile: President Gabriel Boric
Congo: President Denis Sassou Nguesso
Egypt: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
Indonesia: President Joko Widodo
Kazakhstan: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Kenya: President William Ruto
Mongolia: President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
Mozambique: Prime Minister Adriano Maleiane
Pakistan: Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar
Papua New Guinea: Prime Minister James Marape
Russia: President Vladimir Putin
Sri Lanka: President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Uzbekistan: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Vietnam: President Võ Văn Thưởng
References
- ^ Wong, Tessa (17 October 2023). "Belt and Road Initiative: Is China's trillion-dollar gamble worth it?". BBC News. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Mistreanu, Simina (17 October 2023). "Here are the key leaders joining the Belt and Road forum and their wish lists to Beijing". Associated Press. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
