
Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. Photo: IC
China will host the second Belt and Road Forum from April 25 to April 27 in Beijing, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said at a media briefing Friday.
President Xi Jinping will give the opening speech at the forum, and 37 top overseas government officials have confirmed their attendance, Wang said.
The minister has previously said the Belt and Road Forum will be the “most important” diplomatic event in China this year.
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