World Leaders Arrive in China for Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation: Photos

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The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is an international political and economical event of the Belt and Road Initiative, also known One Belt One Road. It is a China's global infrastructure development strategy based on the concept of the ancient Silk Road, which aims to develop new mechanisms for regional economic partnership.
On October 17-18, the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which is taking place in China's capital Beijing, will bring together high-profile officials from all over the world to participate in discussions under the theme "High-quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Together for Common Development and Prosperity." The meeting will mark the 10th anniversary of the initiative.
According to the China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying, a keynote speech will be delivered at the forum by the country's leader Xi Jinping and bilateral events for the guest will be organized as well.
Take a look at Sputnik Africa's photo gallery to see the world leaders arriving in China and the preparations for the international event!
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A man poses next to an installation of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on October 16, 2023.

A man poses next to an installation of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on October 16, 2023. - Sputnik Africa
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A man poses next to an installation of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on October 16, 2023.

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the forum on October 16, 2023

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the forum on October 16, 2023 - Sputnik Africa
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the forum on October 16, 2023

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Waitresses prepare for meal time at the media center near a display depicting China's Silk Road during the forum held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

Waitresses prepare for meal time at the media center near a display depicting China's Silk Road during the forum held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. - Sputnik Africa
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Waitresses prepare for meal time at the media center near a display depicting China's Silk Road during the forum held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

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Honour guards wait for the arrival of Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso at Beijing Capital International Airport ahead of the event.

Honour guards wait for the arrival of Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso at Beijing Capital International Airport ahead of the event. - Sputnik Africa
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Honour guards wait for the arrival of Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso at Beijing Capital International Airport ahead of the event.

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Chile's President Gabriel Boric arrives at Beijing's airport on October 15, 2023 ahead of the forum.

Chile's President Gabriel Boric arrives at Beijing's airport on October 15, 2023 ahead of the forum. - Sputnik Africa
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Chile's President Gabriel Boric arrives at Beijing's airport on October 15, 2023 ahead of the forum.

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Journalist prepare for the forum held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

Journalist prepare for the forum held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. - Sputnik Africa
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Journalist prepare for the forum held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the forum.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the forum. - Sputnik Africa
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the forum.

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A man takes photos of an installation of the Belt and Road Forum.

A man takes photos of an installation of the Belt and Road Forum. - Sputnik Africa
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A man takes photos of an installation of the Belt and Road Forum.

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Foreign journalists wait for the first press conference ahead of the forum on Monday.

Foreign journalists wait for the first press conference ahead of the forum on Monday. - Sputnik Africa
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Foreign journalists wait for the first press conference ahead of the forum on Monday.

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Workers prepare for the Third Belt and Road Forum held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

Workers prepare for the Third Belt and Road Forum held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. - Sputnik Africa
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Workers prepare for the Third Belt and Road Forum held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

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