Chinese premier delivers keynote speech at CIIE opening ceremony

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Chinese premier delivers keynote speech at CIIE opening ceremony

2024-11-05 20:15 Last Updated At：23:17

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai on Tuesday.

Nothing that holding the CIIE is an important measure for China to expand opening-up and cooperation, representing a solemn commitment to the world.

If the first CIIE was a one-way invitation from China to the world, each subsequent expo represents a mutual commitment between China and the world, reflecting a shared desire for mutual cooperation, the premier said.

Challenged by a rising backlash against globalization and mounting unilateralism and protectionism, the cause of global peace and development is facing increasing uncertainties and instabilities, said Li.

Under such circumstance, it is all the more important for all parties to continue to uphold, expand and improve opening-up, said Li.

Li put forward three suggestions: First, to better build a consensus on opening up by adhering to trust and commitment. China will further expand institutional opening-up. Second, to better expand the space for opening up by adhering to mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. China is willing to further open its vast market, transforming it into a global opportunity. Third, to better undertake the mission of opening up by upholding shared destiny. China is willing to continue close coordination with all parties in international economic organizations and work together to build an open world economy.

The opening ceremony was attended by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene, Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, among others, who delivered speeches.

World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan also gave video addresses.

Approximately 1,500 leaders and representatives from 152 countries, regions, and international organizations attended the opening ceremony.

Before the opening ceremony, Li visited the business exhibition. After the ceremony, he toured the exhibition hall with the foreign leaders in attendance.

The CIIE is the world's first national-level exposition dedicated to imports. This year's expo is scheduled to run from November 5 to 10.

Premier Li meets Mongolian PM in Shanghai

2024-11-05 22:09 Last Updated At：22:57

Premier Li Qiang met with Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene in Shanghai on Tuesday.

The Mongolian prime minister is in the Chinese city to attend the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) that opened on the same day.

Li noted that last month, President Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh exchanged congratulatory messages celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between China and Mongolia, with both leaders agreeing to continue working together to promote steady and long-term development of bilateral relations.

China is willing to work with Mongolia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, under the guidance of the building of a China-Mongolia community with a shared future, carry forward the traditional friendship, consolidate political mutual trust, and deepen practical cooperation in trade and investment, border connectivity, high technology and other fields, so as to continuously improve the well-being of the people of both countries, said Li. 　　 Oyun-Erdene noted that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between Mongolia and China. Mongolia looks forward to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with China in areas of economics and trade, ports and infrastructure, while exploring new growth points of cooperation and enhancing cultural exchanges, he said.

After the meeting, the two leaders attended a ceremony displaying the two countries' cooperation documents in green development, infrastructure, and other areas.