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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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