Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei announced at the press conference:

Upon agreement of China and the League of Arab States, the 6th ministerial meeting of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum will be held in Beijing on June 5. Foreign ministers or representatives from China and Arab states as well as the Secretary-General of the Arab League will attend the meeting.

This year's ministerial meeting coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum. Attendees will have comprehensive and in-depth discussions on the development of the forum, China-Arab relations, enhancement of practical cooperation between China and Arab states in various fields as well as international and regional issues of common interest.