Mao Ning, spokeswoman for China’s foreign ministry, speaks at a briefing at the ministry on June 2, 2023. (PHOTO / FOREIGN MINISTRY, CHINA)

BEIJING - Representatives from more than 110 countries have confirmed that they will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in October, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.

Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press briefing when asked about the preparations for the event.

Mao said the event includes the opening ceremony, three high-level forums on connectivity, green development and digital economy, and another six forums featuring smooth trade, people-to-people exchanges, think-tank exchanges and other topics.

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Preparations for the forum are going smoothly, Mao said.