During the past year, the world has witnessed a persistent and unchecked pandemic, accelerating changes unseen in a century and a period of turbulence and transformation globally. Confronted by unprecedented challenges, countries around the world are looking for answers and humanity are required to make the right choice.
On December 18, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing with the outgoing Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Vladimir Norov, who is returning to Uzbekistan.
It gives me great pleasure to meet with old and new friends. Let me begin by extending my warm congratulations on the opening of this year's meeting of the Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
On December 17, 2021, the Meeting of the Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2021 was held via video link. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed at the opening ceremony of the meeting and witnessed the release of the Report from the Meetings of the Advisory Council.
On December 16, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The two sides mainly exchanged views on the Iranian nuclear issue.
On December 17, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the meeting of the Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2021 in Beijing via video link.
On December 16, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele.
On the evening of December 15, 2021, Premier Li Keqiang attended the dialogue with business leaders of the Global CEO Council at Ziguang Pavilion of Zhongnanhai leadership compound via video link.