Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany in February where he will take part in the Munich Security Conference.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said “member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit the U.K.
“They will co-chair the 10th China-U.K. Strategic Dialogue, visit Ireland and attend the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany from February 12 to 17.’’
At the Munich Security Conference the Chinese foreign minister is expected to deliver a speech, sharing “China’s position on major international issues in light of the theme of the conference,» Guo added.
In addition to that, Wang is going to attend the G20 meeting in South Africa.
“At the invitation of Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola of G20 President South Africa, from February 20 to 21, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa,” Guo said.
Guo stressed that the G20, being a major forum of international economic cooperation, has to advocate the spirit of partnership, pool efforts to promote global economic growth, set the pace in making global governance more just and equitable, and help countries achieve common development and prosperity.
China, in its turn, is ready to work with all parties to make the meeting in Johannesburg productive, as well as to “send a strong message of supporting multilateralism, strengthening solidarity and cooperation, and jointly responding to global challenges,” the spokesperson added.
The G20 meeting will be held in the South African city of Johannesburg from Feb. 20-21. The topic of the summit is “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability.” (RIA Novosti/NAN)
