China's Belt and Road Forum: Countdown to Kickoff as World Leaders Arrive

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry earlier said in a statement that President Xi Jinping would attend the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, where he is due to deliver a keynote speech.
Beijing is hosting the Third Belt and Road Forum on October 17-18, an event that will be attended by a whole array of world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the gathering will be held under the slogan “High-quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Together for Common Development and Prosperity”.
Сheck out Sputnik’s photo gallery to learn more about the world leaders arriving in Beijing and the final preparations for the event.
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A man poses next to an installation of the Third Belt and Road Forum for Int'l Cooperation in Beijing.

A man poses next to an installation of the Third Belt and Road Forum for Int'l Cooperation in Beijing.  - Sputnik International
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A man poses next to an installation of the Third Belt and Road Forum for Int'l Cooperation in Beijing.

© AFP 2023 / Ken Ishii

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the Belt and Road gathering scheduled for October 17-18.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the Belt and Road gathering scheduled for October 17-18. - Sputnik International
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport to attend the Belt and Road gathering scheduled for October 17-18.

© AP Photo / Ng Han Guan

Waitresses preparing for a gala dining event at the media center near a display depicting China's Silk Road at the National Convention Center in the Chinese capital.

Waitresses preparing for a gala dining event at the media center near a display depicting China's Silk Road at the National Convention Center in the Chinese capital. - Sputnik International
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Waitresses preparing for a gala dining event at the media center near a display depicting China's Silk Road at the National Convention Center in the Chinese capital.

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Honor guards wait for the arrival of Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso at Beijing’s international airport.

Honor guards wait for the arrival of Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso at Beijing’s international airport. - Sputnik International
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Honor guards wait for the arrival of Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso at Beijing’s international airport.

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Chile's President Gabriel Boric descends from his plane after landing in China to attend the Beijing forum.

Chile's President Gabriel Boric descends from his plane after landing in China to attend the Beijing forum. - Sputnik International
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Chile's President Gabriel Boric descends from his plane after landing in China to attend the Beijing forum.

© AP Photo / Ng Han Guan

Journalists are seen prepping for the Belt and Road event at the China National Convention Center.

Journalists are seen prepping for the Belt and Road event at the China National Convention Center. - Sputnik International
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Journalists are seen prepping for the Belt and Road event at the China National Convention Center.

© AFP 2023 / Ken Ishii

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at Beijing’s airport.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at Beijing’s airport. - Sputnik International
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at Beijing’s airport.

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A passer-by takes photos of a Belt and Road Forum installation.

A passer-by takes photos of a Belt and Road Forum installation. - Sputnik International
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A passer-by takes photos of a Belt and Road Forum installation.

© AP Photo / Ng Han Guan

Foreign journalists wait for the first press conference ahead of the Beijing gathering.

Foreign journalists wait for the first press conference ahead of the Beijing gathering. - Sputnik International
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Foreign journalists wait for the first press conference ahead of the Beijing gathering.

© AP Photo / Ng Han Guan

Staff getting ready for the Beijing Belt and Road Forum.

Staff getting ready for the Beijing Belt and Road Forum. - Sputnik International
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Staff getting ready for the Beijing Belt and Road Forum.

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