Third Belt and Road Forum expects substantial outcomes

Substantial outcomes are expected to be achieved at the upcoming Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the most important diplomatic event hosted by China this year, Executive Vice-Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said on Friday.

The total number of deliverables is likely to exceed those of the previous two forums, Ma told reporters of Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group.

The Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which is the most significant celebration for the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, will include an opening ceremony, three high-level forums and six thematic forums, according to Ma.

A chair's statement, a list of multilateral cooperation deliverables and a list of practical projects will be issued at the forum, Ma said.

A CEO conference will also be held during the forum and Chinese and foreign businesses will negotiate and sign a series of cooperation projects, he said.

So far, representatives of over 140 countries and 30-plus international organizations have confirmed their attendance at the forum, and more than 4,000 delegates have registered for participation, according to Ma.