Premier Li Qiang Delivers Keynote Speech at 2024 China Development Forum
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 24: Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended the opening ceremony of the 2024 Annual Conference of the China Development Forum in Beijing on March 24 and delivered a keynote speech.
Li Qiang highlighted the theme of this year’s annual meeting, “Sustainable Development of China”, emphasizing the importance of long-term economic stability and high-quality development. Under the leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China has successfully completed its economic and social development goals, demonstrating strong resilience, potential, and vitality in the face of external pressures and internal challenges.
The Premier acknowledged the role of enterprises in China’s sustainable economic development, emphasizing the government’s commitment to supporting and serving businesses. Through improved services, regular communication mechanisms, and mutual trust with enterprises, Li Qiang expressed confidence in achieving win-win development through government-enterprise collaboration.
In response to the changing international environment and global economic challenges, Premier Li outlined China’s pragmatic actions to promote high-quality development and contribute to the recovery of the world economy. These actions include macroeconomic policy adjustments, focus on expanding domestic demand, promoting industrial innovation, and green transformation to ensure long-term, sustainable economic growth.
The opening ceremony was attended by about 400 participants, including World Bank President Pang Anjie, IMF President Georgieva, experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, government officials, and representatives of international organizations. The annual meeting, hosted by the Development Research Center of the State Council, aims to foster cooperation and discussion on sustainable development and economic issues.
In conclusion, Premier Li expressed China’s commitment to creating a more open and international business environment, inviting collaboration and partnership for mutual development. With a focus on shared opportunities and global cooperation, Li Qiang’s keynote speech set the tone for the discussions and initiatives to be undertaken at the 2024 China Development Forum.