The Global Economic Development and Security Forum, a key event within the Boao Forum for Asia, is currently taking place in the central Chinese city of Changsha. Various global development and security issues, including health security and food security, are being discussed during this three-day event. Cao Chufeng reports.
The opening ceremony for the second conference of the Global Economic Development and Security Forum of the Boao Forum for Asia was held on Monday morning.
The entire forum takes place from Sunday to Tuesday, with thousands of guests from around the world gathering to discuss topics of global concern.
BAN KI-MOON Chairman, Boao Forum for Asia "hen big powers no longer trust one another, the world starts to fall apart, both geopolitically and geoeconomically. The world economy is now prone to the de-globalization and fragmentation."
The Boao Forum for Asia is an international organization that hosts high-level forums with a commitment to promoting regional economic development and integration.
The organizers believe that maintaining security in various sectors is a prerequisite for economic development.
LI BAODONG Secretary-General, Boao Forum for Asia "Many important events taking place in the world now have a profound impact on global economic development and security. Global development and shared security are the common aspiration of people of all countries and the common responsibility of all countries in the world."
For three days, over 30 discussions will take place, covering topics such as a swift response to the global pandemic, global collaboration in food security, and international cooperation in disaster response.
CAO CHUFENG Changsha "From three years of the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical crises, the world has witnessed numerous security threats in recent years, making a forum like this even more important. The organizers say security is essential for development and is also what many people need. Cao Chufeng, CGTN, Changsha."